Mr. James Alfred "Jim" Hester, Jr. Thomaston, Georgia Obituary

Mr. James Alfred "Jim" Hester, Jr.

Mr. James Alfred "Jim" Hester, Jr., age 63, of Thomaston, died Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Mr. Hester will be held outdoors at the Pavilion of The Gathering Church on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 4:00 PM. Rev. Joey Smith will officiate and burial will follow in South View Cemetery. The family of Mr. Hester will receive friends at The Gathering Church Pavilion on Sunday from 3:00 PM until the funeral hour. Mr. Hester was a life-long resident of Thomaston. He was born on May 30, 1957, son of Dr. James Alfred and Marie Hilley Hester, Sr. He was a 1975 graduate of R. E. Lee Institute. Mr. Hester was employed by Yamaha Manufacturing Company for 19 years. He was later the owner/operator of the Little Garden Center, and also managed the Garden Patch Restaurant. More recently he was employed as a school bus driver by the Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education. He was a Mason and a Shriner. Mr. Hester was a member of the East Thomaston Baptist Church and served as a Deacon. He was a drummer and enjoyed music. He was ultimately a proud and loving grandfather to five grandchildren. Mr. Hester is survived by his wife, Debra McCrary Hester; two daughters, Ashley Hester (Dusty) Turner and Lynsey (Darrin Norris) Hester; a sister, Sarah Hester (Scott) Ross of Colorado Springs, CO; and five grandchildren, Jake Helms, Zayn Norris, Zoey Norris, Sam Turner and Lilly Turner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Hester. Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com <iframe class="ts_player" allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameborder="0" height="330" scrolling="no" src="https://www.tributeslides.com/videos/embedded_video/NY52ZS2R8P9S3FNX" width="512"></iframe>
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Fletcher Day Funeral Home
January 24, 2021
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Fletcher Day Funeral Home
January 23, 2021
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Brenda W Mobley
January 26, 2021
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Tim Gordy
January 24, 2021
So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to the family God bless you all.
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Holly Hoyal
January 24, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time. Ben and Holly Hoyal
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Carol Cochran Ellerbee
January 23, 2021
My prayers are with your family! We loved & appreciate the person Jim was~ so kind & sweet ❤️ He will be truly missed!
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Lori Saunders
January 23, 2021
Debra, you and the girls, and the grandbabies, are in my prayers. I am heartbroken to lose such a special, one of a kind cousin. My brother Tracy and I spent many a summer staying with Jim and Sarah growing up, and we have so many cherished memories. We love you all♥️ Lo... Continue Reading
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Jim Franko
January 23, 2021
Jim was a treasured lifelong friend who was truly loved by everyone. May his memory be eternal. My condolences to all his family and loved ones.
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Dennis McDaniel
January 23, 2021
Debra and family , I just heard today that Jim passed away. It broke my heart 💜. Both of you mean so much to me and my parents absolutely adored you both . I will never forget your kindness and compassion when my father and mother passed away. Jim was so special and si... Continue Reading
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Katie Dallas
January 23, 2021
Debra, girls and family, I was saddened by your loss and praying you and grandchildren find peace and comfort. I am thinking of you and remembering Jim. Not sure he ever met a stranger. That's the truth!
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Mike and Nanette Hilley
January 23, 2021
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Pam Jenkins
January 23, 2021
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