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Jimmie Hester Obituary
Jimmie Orlin Hester, Sr. passed away unexpectedly Friday November 8, 2013 at the age of 72. He was born November 18, 1940 in Grayson, LA to the late Jimmie C. Hester and Myrtle Clark Hester. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was admired for his kindness, fairness and wit. He brought love and laughter to all who knew him. Jim was a well known and respected Finance and Insurance Director working at auto dealerships in and around San Antonio for 37 years before retiring in 2009. He was a devoted Catholic and was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Brenda Hester; children, Sherra McClelland & husband Mark of San Antonio, Jennifer Hester of San Antonio, Jimmie O. Hester, Jr. & wife Emily of Austin; grandchildren Tyler Hester and his wife Kristen, Ben McClelland and his girlfriend Shannon Flynn and Emily McClelland and her fiancé Brandon Breiten, and Lucy, Jack and Charlotte Hester. Survivors also include his brothers Odis Crozier Hester and his wife Tam of Bossier City, LA and Gene Hester of Monroe, LA and a loving nephew and 3 nieces.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday Nov. 12 from 5-9 with Rosary recited at 7:00pm at Sunset Funeral Chapel, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, TX. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 am @ St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 6680 Crestway Drive, San Antonio, TX 78239, officiated by Fr. Octavio A. Muguerza. Condolences may be offered at www.sunsetfuneralhomesa.com
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Jim Carr
November 14, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss,
Johnny James
November 12, 2013
Sorry to learn of the untimely death of Orlin. We were friends many, many years ago. Even though our paths never crossed in the later years, our friendship remained steadfast. Had hope to get together with him on his next visit to Louisiana. My deepest condolences to all of the Hester family.
George and Claudie McClelland
November 12, 2013
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
November 12, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Wonderful pictures of a life well lived.
Moczygemba Family
November 11, 2013
So sorry for your loss....Frank and Linda Fletcher
Robert Cruz
November 11, 2013
My prayers are with y'all.
I always had a strong amount of respect and appreciation for Mr. Hester's compassion and kindness.
My life is better for having known Mr. Hester.
Belle Watson
November 11, 2013
My dearest friends of 36 years...Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
All our love,
Belle, Katie and Joshua Watson
JESSE & MARTHA FLORES
November 11, 2013
BRENDA,SHERRA,JENNI,AND JIMMIE OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.IT IS A BIG LOSS.
November 11, 2013
Prayers to you and your family during this time. I worked with Jim at Smith Chevrolet for a few years and he was truly a kind and funny man.
November 10, 2013
My sincerest sympathy to all of you. May you find solace in the happy memories you hold in your heart--Robin duMenil Hartman
Cheri Kliewer
November 10, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone. My daughter Kristen had felt a very close bond with him. He will be missed dearly.
Cheri Kliewer
Mary Jo Harrell
November 10, 2013
Brenda, my prayers and love are with you, Sherra, Jennifer and Jim and to all your beautiful grandchildren. My grief is deep over the loss of Orlin but cannot be compared with all yours and your family. With love, Mary Jo.
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