HESTER
Gary Don Hester passed away from this life on Aug. 19, 2024, in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Gary was born on July 6, 1948, in Seminole, Texas to his parents, Allen Loyd Hester and Pauline M (Woods).
Gary was a great man; he would lend a helping hand no matter the situation. He was hardworking with a great work ethic. He was proud of his sons, and their choice to follow his footsteps in his lifelong dedication to being a production foreman in the oilfield. His pride in serving his country during the time of Vietnam was admirable. Gary most of all loved his wife of 53 years, Ona Mae.
Gary is preceded in passing by his parents, Allen Loyd and Pauline M. Hester, sister, Marilyn, brothers, Kenneth, Mike, and Dennis.
He is survived by his wife, Ona Mae Hester, sons, Gary Don Hester II and wife, Rachel, Kenneth Lee Hester and wife, Ashley, brother, Darwin Hester, sister, Sherry Smith, grandchildren, Megan, Nichole, Jacob, Joseph, and Haylee, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.
A visitation was held Friday, Aug.23, 2024, at Harrell Funeral Home in Dublin.
Graveside services were held Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at Old Dublin
Memorial Park Cemetery in Dublin, Texas.