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Troy Wayne Kestner, Sr.

March 15, 1942 — August 12, 2018

Troy Wayne Kestner, Sr., age 76, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at Grace Healthcare Center.  He was born March 15, 1942, to the late Clarence Banner Kestner and Clara Mae Tate Kestner.  Troy retired from Bristol Compressors after 27 years of service.

In addition to his parents, Troy was also preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Kestner; and sister, Sharon Kestner.

He is survived by four children: Les Kestner and wife, Carol, of Blountville, Tenn.; Troy Wayne Kestner, Jr. and wife, Sharon, of Abingdon, Va.; Nancy Rowe and husband, Harvey, of Bristol, Va.; and Tony Kestner of Damascus, Va.; six siblings, Freda Boardwine, Carolyn Boardwine, James “Jim” Kestner, Jeff Kestner, Garnett Kestner, and Steve Kestner; seven grandchildren,  Jacqueline Kestner, Santana Warren, Michael Rowe, Christopher Rowe, Kenneth Rowe, Sean Kestner, and Alison Kestner; and four great grandchildren, Mason, Emma, Makayla, and Carter Rowe.   

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. in Knollkreg Memorial Park with Mark Boardwine officiating.  Pallbearers will be Jeff Kestner, Jr., Sean Kestner, Mason McGinnis, Chris Rowe, Kenny Rowe, and Mike Rowe. Visitation will be prior to the graveside service Wednesday from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service.     

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Rd., Suite 106ARoanoke, VA 24018.

Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook.  The family of Troy Wayne Kestner, Sr. is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).
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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

1:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Farris Funeral Service, Inc. – Main Street Chapel

427 E Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210

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Graveside

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Knollkreg Memorial Park

556 Walden Rd, Abingdon, VA 24210

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