Beloved husband of 59 years to Delores (nee Broadus) Hester. Devoted father of Gary (Lynda) Hester, Timothy (Karie) Hester, Michael Hester and the late Jeffrey Hester. Dear grandfather of six grandchildren, Jeffrey, Sarah, Jason, Jennifer, Taylor and Caroline. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Myra (nee Groff) Hester and sister Nancy Crowe. Veteran of the Korean War era Retired from General Electric after 32 years. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.