Roy Hester
Roy Lee Hester, 89, of Beaumont, died Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Houston Methodist Hospital. He was born on June 21, 1928, to Libby Morrow Hester and Arthur Lee Hester, in Groveton, Texas.
Roy graduated from Groveton High School in 1945. He served our country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict 40th Infantry Division Japan 1951. Roy graduated from Sam Houston State University and retired from Gulf States Utilities in 1990. He loved hunting, watching sports, and especially fishing. Roy loved fishing in his pond at “The Farm” which he enjoyed with his family and maintained until his passing.
Survivors include his loving wife, Marie Ann Hester; daughters, Lisa Michele Horton and her husband, Billy, of Nederland and Candice Marie Franklin and her husband, Ron, of Anahuac; grandchildren he cherished, Jacob Binur, Haley Binur, Lauren Horton, Lexi Solorzano, Lacy Horton, and Kevin Franklin; sister-in-law, Anna Hester; nephews, Randy Hester, Brady Hester, Bobby Hester, and Gary Schubert; numerous great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Joe Bob Hester, Clayton Gene Hester, James Arthur Hester, and Eloise Schubert; and grandson, “Little Billy” Horton.
A gathering of Mr. Hester’s family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., in the Nita McKnight Parlor, with his funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 9, 2018, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3430 Harrison Avenue, Beaumont. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 3430 Harrison Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77706 or Some Other Place, P.O. Box 0843, Beaumont, Texas 77704.
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Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955 pine st beaumont tx 77703
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 3430 harrison ave. beaumont tx 77706
- 03/09/2018
- 11:00 am
- 3430 harrison ave beaumont tx 77706
- 03/09/2018
- 3:20 am
Comments
Shannon Sowders-Couch
I'm so sorry to hear of Roy's passing. I spent many days with the Hester family and grew up at their house as a child. Many Summers were spent "on the farm" fishing under Roy's guidance and many bowls of peaches and Half & Half later, I find myself heartbroken over this loss. He will be sorely missed. May the Lord Guide You and Keep You in this difficult time. Love, Shannon
Susan and Nir
Please accept our prayers and deep heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear beloved one, Roy.. May the blessings of memory bring you comfort during this very difficult time.. He was a gentle man and loved by all who knew him.
Donna Melton
Praying for comfort for you and your family.
Carol Lindsey
Marie, I just recently met someone with the last name of Hester and it brought you to mind of what a wonderful lady you were to work for and with so many, many years ago at Helena Labs. Then today I saw this obituary of your husband. I am so sorry for your loss! You were blessed with so many wonderful years together and more memories than you can count no doubt. I'm thankful that God has brought you back to my memory so that I can now remember you in my prayers. Carol
Shayne Kay-King
So sorry for your loss Candice & family.
Iris Stanfield
It was my great luck to work with Roy for five years at GSU in the Tax Department. He was a genuinely nice person, and always fun and good to work with. I find myself smiling when I remember how thrilled he was when he and Marie were blessed by the birth of their daughter. He was over the moon with joy. I know he will be so missed by those loved ones left behind. My condolences to all of them and I am celebrating a life well lived.
NL
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).