Francis Eugene Hester Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Francis Eugene Hester (Wendell, North Carolina), who passed away on January 15, 2024, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Francis Eugene Hester to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dr. Joseph Robert Hester and Susie Finch Hester; and his son Gene Hester III. He is survived by: his wife Katherine Hester of Wendell; his sons, Thomas Robert Hester (Crystal) of Denver, NC. and Jason F. Hester (Donna) of Bracey, VA; his grandchildren, Heather Baczynski (Kevin), Alyssa Hopkins (Matthew), Thomas Jason Hester, Taylor Allen and Chelsea Odham (Cory); and his great grandchildren, Noah, Cole Odham and Baczynski.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to his endowment at NC State University (NC State Natural Resources Foundation, Inc. NCSU Campus Box 8010, Raleigh, NC 27695.
