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Leon Hester Obituary

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, at Glencoe-Hokes Bluff Chapel for Leon Hester, 88, of Gadsden, who passed away Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. The Rev. Bruce Jenkins will officiate. Burial will follow at Glencoe-Hokes Bluff Cemetery. Glencoe-Hokes Bluff Funeral Home and Cemetery is in charge of services.Leon was a good and honest man. He was well liked by everyone, friends and co-workers.
He served in the Navy for 20 years and received many commendations.
He is survived by his wife: Hideko (Katie) Hester; daughters: Charlotte (Jesse) Castillo, Karen (Jim) Giordano; grandchildren: Anthony (Irene) Giordano, Suzanne Giordano, Candace (Cole) Hicks, Jeannette (Bryan) Jamerson; seven great-grandchildren; brothers: Joe Hester, Edward Hester, Donnie Hester; sister: Jaunita Marty; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.
Condolences may be offered at www.ghbfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gadsden Times on Nov. 17, 2018.

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Karen Giordano

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November 17, 2018

I am truly and deeply sorry for your Loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of Leon. May the God of all comport Grant you peace and strength during difficult time (Psalm 91:11).

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