William Claiborne Hester Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Claiborne Hester of Marion, Virginia, who passed away on March 19, 2021, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He is survived by: his wife Frances Irene Snavely Hester; his children, Barbara Parrish (Steve) of Chesterfield, Rebecca Blankenbeckler (Joey) of Chilhowie, Gary Hester (Sherry) of Marion and Dwight Hester (Polly) of Wytheville; his brother Harold "Rudy" Hester of Marion; and his grandchildren, Brent Hester (Sarah), Kayla Winebarger (Julius), Jessica Yates (Blake), April Jonas (Nick) and Jake Parrish. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren; several nephews.
Family and friends are asked to follow the COVID-19 Safety & Social Distancing Guidelines.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Marion Baptist Church or Operation Christmas Child in c/o Marion Baptist Church, 1258 North Main St. Marion, Va. 24354 or Friends of Hungry Mother State Park, P.O. Box 362 Marion, Va. 24354.
