Larry Joe Tessnair, age 59

Larry Joe Tessnair, age 59, of Crouse, NC, went home to be with his heavenly Father Friday, May 19, 2023.

Larry was born December 27, 1963 in Rutherford County to the late James Adam Tessnair and Nancy Byers Tessnair Blanton. Larry worked in textiles and in the carpentry business. Larry was an active member of New Vision Ministries in Lincolnton.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and Wendy Tessnair.

Survivors include his wife, Kim Bradshaw Tessnair and stepsons, Stevie Bradshaw and J.C. Gillespie of the home; son, Joshua Tessnair and granddaughter, Autumn Tessnair both of Rutherfordton; brothers, Opie Lancaster (Etta) of Rutherfordton, Brad Blanton of Mooresboro, Sammie Lancaster of Spindale and sister, Debra Passmore of Franklin and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Services were held May 23 at Harrelson Funeral Home and May 24 at New Vision Ministries.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations requested to Lincoln C0ounty Crisis Pregnancy Center or to New Vision Ministries Inmate Prison Meals.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.