Clark Arnie Jester, 85, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4. He was born July 27, 1935, in Yadkin County to the late L. Cephus Jester and Connie Ferguson Jester. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Alene Caudle; brother, L.C. Jester Jr. Surviving is his wife Betty Long Jester; son, Shannon Jester; step-sons, Randy (Denise) Phillips, Tracy Phillips; step-grandchildren, Cole Phillips, Adam Wooten; step great-grandchildren, Micah Wooten, Brooklyn Grace Wooten. Clark will be available for public viewing from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in East Bend. A private service will be held at a later date. Gentry Family Funeral Service in East Bend is serving the Jester family. Online condolences can be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com.
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Katelyn Chevier
August 16, 2020
Even after I moved away from Dunmore and from North Carolina I thought about you all the time. I just heard the other day that you had gone on home and it breaks my heart I love you so big Mr. C.A.
~Katelyn
David, Angie Bell
August 7, 2020
Shannon,
David and I were sorry to hear this we know how close you and your dad was. Bless his heart he’s not sick anymore! Just know we love you and will keep you in our prayers and if you need anything please don’t hesitate to call us! I pray God holds you close in his loving arms.
Hardin & Emmy Bullin
August 6, 2020
We were sorry to learn of C.A.'s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family through this difficult time.
J.D. Caudle
August 6, 2020
He was always good to me and a happy uncle.I will miss Him
Susan Nelson (Heath)
August 6, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sue Brown
August 5, 2020
Shannon,
Please know that out thoughts and Prayers are with You during this difficult time.
Love to You, Mama Sue
Sandra Whitley
August 5, 2020
Prayers for family
Cathy Waddell
August 5, 2020
Shannon,
May God bless you in this time of sorrow. I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I always loved C.A. Continued prayers for you and Betty.
Love you, Cathy
Stephen Cave
August 5, 2020
Sorry for your loss
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