Brent Lee Tessnear

January 1, 2016 Mr. Brent Lee Tessnear, age 36, of 112 Oak St., Cowpens, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015. Mr. Tessnear was born in Spartanburg, January 14, 1979, a son of Lee Edward Tessnear of Pacolet and the late Shirley Ann Blackwell Tessnear. He was employed with Tindall Concrete in Spartanburg and was formerly a Baptist Minister. Mr. Tessnear was a gifted musician, singer and songwriter. Surviving in addition to his father are four daughters, Heather Tessnear, Bethany Tessnear, Aaliya Tessnear and Miyah Tessnear all of Pacolet; two sons, Brett Tessnear of Cowpens and Caden Tessnear of Pacolet; two sisters, Bridget Miller of Spartanburg and Brianna Tessnear of Pacolet and a brother, Jacob Till of Cowpens. Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, January 4, 2016 at Pacolet United Methodist Church Cemetery conducted by Rev. Joey Wampler. Active Pallbearers will be Brett Tessnear, Chavis Tessnear, Lucas Tessnear, Chad Bragg, Brian Rochester and Brent Hawkins. Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Sunday evening at the Holcombe's Jonesville Chapel, 145 Hames Ave., Jonesville 29353. Memorials may be made to Brent Tessnear Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 293, Union, SC 29379. The family will be at their respective homes.