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Benjamin Scott Jester, age 30, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Sunday December 7, 2014. He was born August 11, 1984 in DeQueen, Ark., to Steve and Karen (Oglesby) Jester. Ben grew up in West Africa where his parents were missionaries. He loved his son Spencer (age 11) with all his heart. He lived "life out loud" and to the fullest. He had heart for people as big as the world.
Ben was preceded in death by two grandparents, Harold "Dad" Oglesby and Betty "Ma-Bette" Jester. He is survived by his grandfather Jerry "Pa" Jester (Amity, Ark.), his grandmother Dolores "Granny" Oglesby (Hatfield, Ark.), his parents Steve and Karen Jester (Springfield), his son Spencer Jester (Tulsa, Okla.), his brother Jacob (Kristin) and two nephews, Jude and Cruz (Litchfield Park, Ariz.), a sister Jillian Seaton and niece Savannah, and a host of other family and friends who loved him dearly.
Visitation with the family will be held at Greenlawn Funeral Home North at 3506 N National Avenue in Springfield on Thursday, December 11 from 6-8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Praise Assembly, 3535 N. Glenstone Avenue in Springfield at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 12. He will be buried next to his grandfather, Harold "Dad" Oglesby, at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hatfield, Ark. While flowers are appreciated and can be sent directly to Praise Assembly, in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Ben Jester memorial fund at the Assemblies of God Credit Union (1535 N Campbell Avenue, Springfield, MO 65803; 417-831-4398) as a benefit to his son Spencer. Online condolences may be made to www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.
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Natalie
December 4, 2021
It really doesn´t seem like so much time has passed since you left this world to step into eternity with Jesus. I thought about you yesterday as I was close by a place we liked to go. I thought about the joy you must now know, and was thankful to know as believers we go from life to life. I look forward to the day, the memories once again will be made, never to know sorrow again. Heaven gets sweeter all the time.
Christy B
December 12, 2014
Never forget all the fun we had. You was always smiling & always respectful to everyone. Ill miss you. You will forever be remembered.
Judy Walker Wilson
December 12, 2014
Steve and Karen,
It was with sorrow that I received the news of your loss. I did not personally know Ben, but I knew you both and grew up with you (Steve being my 2nd cousin). There are no words that I could say that would take your pain away, but I can offer you the knowledge that you are in my prayers. (Uncle Lewis's daughter)
December 12, 2014
Steve, Karen, Jacob and Jillian - We were so shocked to hear the news about Ben. Even though our paths only crossed during our first year here in Senegal, we remember Ben and his infectious smile and huge grin. Can't imagine what you are going through but we are praying that God will somehow carry you through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Guy and Jane
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John & Cindy Garretson
December 12, 2014
Ben you will be so missed. You were loved by many. You are at peace now I can only imagine how big your smile is now standing in heaven. Prayers to the family.
December 11, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
David Harvey
December 11, 2014
Steve, Karen, Jacob and Jill - I haven't seen you guys since Freetown over 20 years ago, but my thoughts and prayers are with you guys. May God's peace and unlimited grace be with you all.
Steve Jester
December 10, 2014
I so loved you and I am so broken at losing you. You are forever in my heart and I am comforted to know we shared a hope that something better awaits us. You know that.
Jim and Barb Richardson
December 10, 2014
You will always be in our hearts Ben, we love you dearly. We are holding you up Steve and Karen, every single day as you walk this very difficult journey.
Jim, Barb, Elizabeth, and Jake Richardson
brooke hexamer
December 10, 2014
My condolences go out to all the family! I met ben growing up in the assembly of god church at Hatfield he was a great guy!
December 10, 2014
I look at the grown man in the picture but all I can see is a curly headed little boy. Lives are richer because yours crossed with theirs. You will be missed greatly.
Debbie
Carla Goodman
December 10, 2014
I can't imagine what you all are going through right now !! This is simply unbelievable!!! So heart wrenching our thoughts are with your family !! My daughter loved your son so very much and is in a great deal of pain as well !!! I hope your wonderful memories will help you all to get peace and comfort !! I really don't know what to say except we cared for him too !! We are so sorry and Thinking of you all
allison stewart
December 10, 2014
prayers to your family during this difficult time..you will be missed Ben!
Ali Stewart
Natalie Kaunley-Snider
December 10, 2014
Love you Ben, you'll be missed more than you know. Prayers for your precious family.
Ron & Terri Crane
December 10, 2014
Karen & Steve and family, our prayers are with you today we love Ben and he will always be in our hearts.
Ron and Terri Crane
December 10, 2014
We will miss Ben and his smile and love for everyone! We are praying for all the family
Tim Ligon
December 10, 2014
So sorry my family. May Jesus the man of sorrows comfort you.
Jill Seaton
December 10, 2014
For you Beni
Jill Seaton
December 10, 2014
I love you Benjamin. I'll miss you everyday of my life. You are my ride or die brother and I love you very much.
Patty Hopper
December 9, 2014
Prayers for your family, I am so sad and broken hearted for you all. May God's peace be with each of you. Love always patty pate hopper.
Juli N Sawyer Golden
December 9, 2014
Ben we love you and will miss you sooo much!!!
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