Birth date: Feb 5, 1946 Death date: Nov 16, 2019
William Eugene (Gene) Hester Sr. was born February 5, 1946 in Pittsburgh, Tx. He spent time as a boiler inspector, pipe fitter, construction super intendant, and was also part of the maintenance at Good Year Tire where after many Read Obituary
This is the sweetest man I know. He is my love and always will be. I miss him so much. He was the best husband, father.friend, teacher there ever was or will be. He always took good care of me and our children. He would tech anyone no he couldn’t do something. I am just longing for that day to be with him again. I love you my Darling and miss you so much. Me Too
An iconic man in our family passed Saturday 11/16/2019 1:45 am. He started seeing my Aunt when I was around 6-8 years old. I am now 62. He was always interested in others and what he could do to help them and be involved in their life. Loved people, family and kids always encouraging, teaching and enhancing in some form or another. Personally he was a beloved uncle, friend, mentor, confidant, at times coworker, a wealth of knowledge, and always a person I could rely on. I know of no one that knew him that could not look back,being sad for his passing, but smile at the memories and presence he had been in their life. Always respected, revered as a great craftsman, known for his honesty, integrity, Love of his family, hard work, ability to solve most any problem, quick wit, positive outlook, being helpful, joking and laughing ( I will never forget Granmaw’s every Christmas Eve or all the fun we had over the years). As I write this tears flowing and Kleenex, after 55 some odd years I still find myself trying to live up to his expections of himself, whether it is opening the car door for my wife more as I had seen him do for Sue so many times or building something that he would be approving of how I had done it. He taught me a trade and so many ways to do things there isn’t enough room to list it all, which I am so appreciative of. I’m sure that Heaven is realizing the great person that we lost in our family and they have gained to their’s....Rest in Peace Eugene Hester.
This was surely a magnificent gentleman. I will never forget his sweet smile and his ability to convince me in a few short moments that he was the most blessed man with a jolly soul. He made me smile from the moment I first met him. I am truly honored to have known this man who has now left a legacy of greatness to carry on. My last words of comfort to this precious family come from Isaiah 43:2 “When you go through deep waters, I will go with you.” In Christ’s love~Mimi :hearts:
Sue, as I tell you all of the time the road you are walking, I promise it gets some easier each day. Remember my wonderful life long friend I am always here just as close as the phone. Many prayers and Much love. Judy.
Gene I am so sorry about your dads passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Carolyn (Forga) Latham
