Testone – James "Bubba" E. Testone, III, age 62, of Callahan, Florida passed away on October 9, 2023.  He was born on December 9, 1960, in Jacksonville, Florida to James E. Testone, Jr. and Maryann Cowart Testone.  Bubba graduated from West Nassau High School in 1978.  He proudly served in the United States Army National Guard. Unfortunately, due to medical reasons Bubba was honorably discharged earlier than he anticipated. During his time in the military Bubba was introduced to the mechanic trade. Bubba then went on to working at Hilliard Automotive which is where he began to master his skills and gain experience working on vehicles. His gift of being incredibly mechanical led him to working at Camp Blanding, W & O Supply, and the local Auto Zone in Callahan.  Not only did his gift provide him with his livelihood, it also provided all of his friends with their own personal mechanic.  Bubba enjoyed riding motorcycles and was a huge fan of Chevy's, especially Novas and Corvettes.  He owned one Corvette that was very special to him.  Bubba never met a stranger.  He was one of a kind and will be dearly missed.  Bubba is preceded in death by his father.

Bubba is survived by his mother, Maryann Testone; sisters, Terry (Rick) Milliken, Tonya Thomas; nephews and nieces, Matt (Ashley) Milliken, Tori (David) Clemons, Lindsay Thomas, Merritt Milliken, Finn Milliken, Maise Milliken, and Marshall Milliken.

A Celebration of Bubba's Life will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Nassau Funeral Home with Wade Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Jones Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.