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Frank Hester Obituary
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FRANK B. HESTER Frank B. Hester, 86, died July 4, 2007 in Atlanta. He was married to Joyce Slate Hester of Atlanta for 60 years. Mr. Hester attended Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia prior to earning his law degree from Emory University. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II in the Caribbean and the Pacific. Following law school, he accepted an appointment as a special agent in the FBI under the late J. Edgar Hoover where he was assigned to the Harry Gold Atomic Bomb Spy Case, part of the Rosenberg investigation. Following his time in the FBI, Mr. Hester practiced criminal defense law in Atlanta with his brother for over 50 years under the firm name, Hester & Hester, and handled cases throughout the nation. During the late fifties he served as Chief Investigator for Special Prosecutor, Paul Cadenhead, who was appointed to investigate corruption in the Georgia State Government. The investigation resulted in the conviction or pleas of 17 public officials. Mr. Hester is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce Slate Hester of Atlanta; his two daughters, Susan Hester Elmore and husband M. Jerome Elmore of Atlanta, and Blanche Hester Wolfson and husband Robert L. Wolfson of Beaufort, South Carolina; his son, Frank Bartow "Bart" Hester Jr. and wife Jeannine Locher Hester of Atlanta; 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Memorial services will be held on Saturday July 14 at the Chapel at Peachtree Christian Church at 11AM. The family will receive friends from 10-11AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank Hester's memory to the Georgia Justice Project, 438 Edgewood Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30312. Wages & Sons 770-469-9811
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Hester
Theodore Perry
July 3, 2024
Rest in peace Mr Hester.
Judith Hosch
July 31, 2007
To The Hester Family - Frank rescued me in March of 1965 from a job I hated. He was about to get on the elevator just outside his 5th floor office in the Fulton Federal Bldg in Five Points. He saw me crying and asked what was wrong. I told him my mean lady boss screamed at me and made me miss my bus,etc. The next day, he came over to where I was working across the hall and told "that mean old lady boss" that I would no longer be working for her. The rest is history. So many memories and thanks to Frank, I, at age 60, continue to work for attorneys. He gave me my first chance at a real job. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Frank will be missed by all who knew him.
Judi Porter Hosch
Terri Hester
July 31, 2007
Oh My The Memories!! Though many years have passed since I've seen the Hester family, you all have always been in my thoughts and prayers. I was not able to make the trip but my sisters told me how wonderful the service was. They said I should be so prod of this loving and caring family of ours. That you all are so beautiful inside and out.
I too have fond memories of the lake and the family gatherings. Uncle Frank will surly be missed but not forgotten.
All My Love To The Whole Family, Terri Hester
Sherrye Hester-Whittet
July 10, 2007
Some of my fondest memories are those of days spent with the Hester clan, Uncle Frank, Aunt Joyce, Susan, Blanche, Bart, Uncle Dick, Aunt Martha, Dick Jr., Wes, Dan,Aunt Margaret, Aunt Helen my sisters Terri and Devin and my mother and father Shirley and Don.
Uncle Frank would drag us around the lake for hours on end teaching us how to water ski. What a great time we all would have. I cherish those memories and I will dearly miss my Uncle Frank.
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Karen Calloway
July 10, 2007
I knew Mr. Hester from my days working in the Superior Court Clerk's Office of Fulton County. I was a calendar clerk (as we were called then) for almost twenty years and often had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Hester in court. I know the judges all had high regard for Mr. Hester and relied on his recommendations for fairness to his clients. I am sure there are thousands of clients throughout this state that can thank Mr. Hester for his integrity and fair dealing. Although it's been years since I last saw him, I will not forget Mr. Hester and his fondness for telling funny little stories. My prayers and thoughts are with him and his family. God Bless.
Brandon Gibbs
July 8, 2007
We live directly across from the Hester's old lake house. Our first introduction was right after we moved in and they drove over to introduce themselves - they enjoyed seeing someone living in the house across the way ;-)
Subsequent visits generally occurred on the water whenever we saw each other out and about. I had the pleasure of meeting their daughter a couple times as well. In fact, we saw them out in the cove spreading Mr. Hester's ashes yesterday and a beautiful display of flowers.
He was a great man, a great neighbor, and it was my great pleasure to have known him. If we can do anything let us know 678-947-0267. The Gibbs.
Leigh Birdsong
July 8, 2007
Mrs. Hester, Bart, Susan, and Blanche,
Mr. Hester has a fond place in my heart. I pass on my prayers for your peace in his passing. I read with a smile the note about teaching everyone skiing on the lake. I was one of his students. God has a special place in heaven for him and my prayer is that you find comfort in what a wonderful husband, father and man he was.
Chandler Eavenson
July 8, 2007
I knew Frank and often saw him in court when I was Secuity Manager for Rich's and also as a fellow member of the Former FBI Agents Society. I extend my sincere sympathy to all in his family.
Louis Rice
July 8, 2007
In 1977, I rented the Newland house next to your Lake Lanier house. You ended up adopting my german shepherd, BJ, when I moved away. I liked you as a neighbor and never forgot your love for my dog. Frank was a kind and noble man and a first-rate attorney. You are in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Wages & Sons Funeral Homes, Inc. Stone Mountain Chapel
July 8, 2007
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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