Dierks, Arkansas
1945 - 2008
James C. “Woodcutter” Kesterson, age 62, a resident of Dierks, AR died Sunday, January 20, 2008 in Dubuis Rehabilitation of Christus St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, TX.
He was born August 12, 1945 in Dierks to Johnsie and Hester Mounts Kesterson. He was an employee of Shawn Gibson Trucking of Broken Bow, OK.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a niece, Sandy Kesterson; a great niece, Ashley Devasier; and a great nephew, Brandon Devasier.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Leeper Kesterson of Dierks; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sheila and Michael Putman of Lewisville, TX and Amy and Sam Rogers of Dierks; one son, Todd Kesterson of Dierks; one brother, Glenvil Kesterson of Lockesburg, AR; one sister, Glenda Chandler of Dierks; nine grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Graveside funeral services for Mr. Kesterson will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2008 in the New Bethel Cemetery with Rev. Larry Allbritton officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home, Dierks.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at the funeral home in Dierks.
You may register on-line at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com
You are in our prayers and thoughts during this most difficult time. May God wrap His loving arms around you and provide a peace and comfort that only He can is our prayer. May your tears turn into smiles as you remember the sweet memories.
Bobby, Marlene, Matt, Todd, and Bobbi Bevill
January 28, 2008 | Gillham, AR
Carol and family,
It saddens me to hear about James leaving us. Praying for you and the kids. Also praying that God's healing hand wil continue to stay on you.
Emily Launius-Rosamond
January 24, 2008 | Kosciusko, MS
Your family is in our thoughts
Daniel and Lou Ann Vincent
January 22, 2008 | Horatio, AR
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Martha (Friend) Runnels
January 22, 2008 | Lockesburg, AR
Carol and kids - our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Jerry, Debbie, Jeremy and Jeffrey Mounts
January 22, 2008 | Dierks, AR
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dallas Burger King Family
January 22, 2008 | Dallas
I am so sorry to hear about James. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all, Debbie
Debbie Davis
January 22, 2008 | Camden, AR
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dallas Burger King Family
January 22, 2008 | Dallas, TX
Your family is in our thoughts and Prayers
Georgia and Allen Kirkpatrick
January 22, 2008 | Texarkana, TX
