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Hanford "Hank" Edison Kesterson
1929 - 2020
BORN
1929
DIED
2020
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Hanford "Hank" Kesterson Obituary
Hanford Edison Kesterson, 91, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at his home in Parrott. He was owner and operator of Hank’s Drive-In in Radford and a member of Parrott Church of God. Hank was also a U. S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Ethel Kesterson; his wife, Virginia Kesterson; son, Kenneth “Tweeter” Brown; brothers, Marshall, Wes, Percy and Stanley Kesterson; sisters, Pearl Stewart, Dorothy Sheppard, Audrey Nunley, Elsie Kesterson and Maimie Price; and great great niece, Kennedy Myers.
Survivors include his brother, Bobby Kesterson and wife Kim; and special daughter/niece, Shenna Viers and her husband Brent and children Carley Viers, Heaven (William) Gravley, Kayla (Jordan) Myers, Ashley (Josh) Dunbar, and Heather (Brandon) Rithamel. Also surviving are Dale and Barbara Bain, Teresa and Bob Hurt, Jennifer and Colin Martin Debra and Pete Roan, Sandra Nelson, Kenneth Stoots, Kurt Wade, Terri Reese, and Robbie and Kim Stoots; special son, Mark Robic; very special great great niece and nephew, Emma Gravley and Jonah Myers; and numerous great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Walton Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastors T. Michael Bond and Jordan Myers officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin with full military honors.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the church.
The Kesterson family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com
Memories and Condolences
for Hanford "Hank" Kesterson
Lori Stewart Sharp
April 20, 2022
My Uncle Great Hank was the best! My father was his nephew from the maternal side, Robert (Bobby, Bob, Sonny) Thomas Stewart, Jr.). I loved Uncle Hank's energy, smile, and beautiful blue eyes. I remember his sweet wife Virginia. She put the "B" in Beehive. So awesome! He was the hardest worker! And his cheeseburgers and Shakes were the best! Plus much more, I miss him very much. Sending much love to the family, Lorie
Ashleigh Kast
October 17, 2020
Condolences to Sheena and Hank's family. I have been eating at Hank's for
years and knew Sheena through my stepdad Mark Dobos, who sends his condolences as well. He was such a sweet man and made the best food. Forever the best burgers in town. I will be coming on payday to get the biggest burger and fry order possible in his memory. You will be missed, Hank!
Michelle Sargent
October 8, 2020
One of my fondest memories are slow times at the Drive-in and when Hank and I would just talk. Hank was one of a kind. He was my home away from home and treated me like one of his own. I know that now he is basking in the glorious light of the Lord with sweet Ginny ♡
Debbie Lytton
October 8, 2020
Hank was a wonderful man!! I thought the world of him and his wife!! Praying for the family!!
Darrell Graham
October 7, 2020
Hank Ive known you many years came to eat when you was at Plum Creek I knew you had good food then ( some of best around) proud to say you was my friend you will be missed buddy I know you can be back with your wife Virgina ( I always called her Mrs HANK ) lol you would be so proud of Shenna and her crew you taught her well and when I go by there and see the lot filled up it reminds me when it was NO MCDs , or all the others you put a lot of smiles on peoples faces R.I.P.SIR your work and legacy will never be forgot
AL Davis
October 7, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
ROBERT CHESTER
October 6, 2020
HANK MAY U REST IN PEACE & HAPPILY WITH UR WIFE & UR LORD & SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST. MAY UR MEMORIES BE A BLESSING TO ALL THOSE LIVES U HAVE TOUCHED OVER THE MANY YEARS AT UR CHURCH & IN UR COMMUNITY & THRU THE MANY STOMACHS THAT HAD A CHANCE TO EAT THE BEST HANKS BURGER IN TOWN AT HANK'S DRIVE IN. GOD BLESS ♥
Kimberly / Jessie Lytton/ Shelor
October 6, 2020
Would like to be express our deepest sympathy for your family of the loss of a great man known by many. Well known for Hank's Drive In. Always had a smile on his face. Doing what he loved serving the people. Funny and pleasant. He will be sadly missed. God chose another good one to take home to the big Drive In in heaven. Rest in peace. We will join you again. Prayer will get you all through this difficult time. Lean on the Lord.God is here for you.God bless you all and keep you. He was a wonderful man and a friend to everyone .
Jack McCraw
October 6, 2020
May Hank rest in peace and join his beloved wife in Heaven.
So sorry for the families loss of this fine man.
STEPHEN CARD
October 6, 2020
I remember Hank and his Restaurant in Radford.. many memories we have growing up, eating there when we traveled from Florida to Virginia to see our grandparents.. God has gained another Angel in heaven . Prayers of peace and comfort for his family .
Mozel D. Wade
October 5, 2020
So sorry for your loss . I did Gins hair for years , I loved them both of very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michelle Franklin
October 5, 2020
You will forever be missed and loved
Jake and Joyce Bain
October 5, 2020
To the Bain side of the family, sorry to hear of Uncle Hank's passing. I know you all will miss him very much.
Jake & Joyce Bain
October 5, 2020
To Bain side of family, very sorry to hear of Uncle Hank death, I know you all will him very much!
Darlene Shaver
October 5, 2020
A fine man and a pillar to the community. He will be missed . Prayer for family & friends. Love you Shenna .Darlene Shaver.
Greg McCoy
October 5, 2020
A Great Man , You will surely be Missed by your Family, Thanks for you Military Service
Cheryl Buckner
October 5, 2020
I've known Hank for 43 years, ever since I moved to southwest Virginia when my daughter was 12 days old. Lived across tbe road from the drive-in for 3 years and Buffy had to see "uncle Hank" everyday. She was raised on Hanks wienies and fries. We will miss you my dear friend. God got one of the best. Rest in peace.
Terry McCraw
October 5, 2020
Hank has been my good friend for 60 years. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. I will miss him. My deepest sympathies to his wonderful family.
Deborah Covey
October 5, 2020
I'm so sorry Sheena I know you loved him very much and you will miss him dearly.
Trish & Bill Jones
October 5, 2020
I'm gonna miss this man, love him dearly. Rest in peace my friend.
larry buckner
October 5, 2020
Alot of memories I gained while car-hopping and attending church with Hank
,I'll never forget. Great Memories! God Bless you Hank
Kristy Partin
October 5, 2020
You will be missed thank you for the best food around
TRACEY ELDRIDGE
October 5, 2020
I WILL MISS YOU HANK...MY PAPAW WAS BRO. ELDRIDGE, WHEN WE CAME TO PARROTT HANK'S WAS ALWAYS OUR PLACE TO GO! RIP BRO. HANK
Betty East
October 5, 2020
Rest In Peace Hank . I've known you since I was 10 years old. You used to call me Little Archie after my Uncle. I will miss you alot.
Leann & James Clutter
October 5, 2020
R.I.P Mr. Hank. I am so sorry for the lost of Mr. Hank. I am so sorry Shenna and family for y'all lost. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers. Hank has the best food at his restaurant. I know Shenna and her family where I went to Walton Pentecostal Holiness Church with my grandpa and my cousins. He was a good man to talk to and I am so very sorry he passed away. I introduced my husband James to Shenna when we stopped by with our oldest daughter Kattie for dinner. For we live by faith, not by sight.”
– 2 Corinthians 5:7
Brian Lytton
October 5, 2020
Absolutely loved Hank and the entire family. Always treated me like I was his own. He was an absolute great Christian example and will be missed here on this earth, but I WILL see him again. Until then, I will always cherish our friendship and have fond memories of all the kidney punches I received while I was trying to fix up an order. Love and prayers from all of my family to all of yours.
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Oct
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Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Walton Pentecostal Holiness Church
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Oct
7
Funeral service
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Walton Pentecostal Holiness Church
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