Robert L. Hester Sr.'s Obituary
Robert Lorenzo Hester, Sr., 66 of Columbia, MO went to his heavenly Father, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Boone Health Hospital.
Robert was born to Lorenzo Pete and Clara Delphine Boyd Hester on December 27, 1958 in Boonville, MO. He was a 1975 graduate of Boonville High School. Robert served in the United States Marine Corps and was employed with Holsum Bakery and 3M for many years.
Robert loved to party and celebrate life with family and friends. Rob was a huge Jimi Hendrix fan and loved to watch Nascar racing.
Robert leaves to cherish his memory his sons Robert "RJ" (Omni) L. Hester Jr., Alexander (Torin)Tiffany and Bryce Greening. His special daughter, Alexis Turner and his precious grandchildren, Harlem, Hendrix, Honor, and Gary III.
Rob also leaves his brothers, Anthony Hester Sr. and Howard Sheeler. His niece, Dawnetta (Marcus) Briscoe-Calhoun; nephews, Jared (Kasche) Britt, Stephan (Braylynn) Hester, Shawn (Lyndsay) Briscoe, Anthony(Giselle) Hester Jr. and Christopher (Laura) Hester. Treasuring his memory, his aunts Eva Britt, Barbara Hester and his friend/brother, Damon Jones. Robert leaves a host of great-nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Madlene Hester, Janet Hester, Sue Wheeler and his brother Gary Hester.
Robert was a very loving and caring man. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Fly high Purple Haze . . .
" Excuse me while I kiss the sky." ~ Jimi Hendrix
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