Thomas Bester

Still praying for the family

Cousin Tommy, you will be missed. Thank you for all the wonderful memories we have with you. May you take your rest and watch over us- Love Always The Clark Family

Our heartfelt condolences and prayer for the family.

Rev. Richard and Doris Ervin Chattanooga,TN

Our heartfelt condolences and prayer for the family.

Rev. Richard and Doris Ervin Chattanooga,TN

Our heartfelt condolences and prayer for the family.

Our heartfelt condolences and prayer for the family.

Rev. Richard and Doris Ervin Chattanooga,TN

Sending words of sympathy and comfort to the family of Rev. Thomas Bester. We are left now with so many memories from our Memphis State days. Memories made at Browning Hall. RIP Big Tommy until we meet again in that great getting morning. Sandra and Kevin (Keebler) Anderson

Scripture: He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. – Psalm 147:3

"Dear Lord, you've told us to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. Today we are here, sadly, for the latter. Our sister in Christ is brokenhearted over the death of her husband Thomas Bester, and our hearts break with hers. As part of the church – your body – we are all wounded at the loss of a beloved member.

"So we weep together. Jesus himself wept at death; it is no shame. It is right to grieve and mourn and be sorrowed when a loved one dies. We ask of you, Father, that you would be with us all as we mourn. Show us a special grace as we seek to comfort one another with the hope we have in the resurrection of Jesus.

"And please be present with Sister Shirley Bester in her time of need. Heal her broken heart as she mourns. Bind up her wounds until the pain of loss becomes a holy desire to see her loved one again, with your perfect timing, in your presence. We ask that you would console and comfort our sister, strengthen her faith in sorrow, and help the rest of us to love her well during this trying time."

To the family, my deepest condolences and love to each of you.

Rose Treadway and Barbee family

To the Bester Family, you have my deepest condolences and prayers. Sister B, I will always be here for you with all my love.

Ann Taylor

We have lost a great warrior for God, who kept the faith, and fought the good fight.Rev.Bester will be remembered forever. We Greet the family with love and heavenly blessings.Rev.Henry Alexander and family!

I remember Thomas when he was a baby, have not seen him since he was just a little older - but always remembered he and his family especially his mother. My condolences and love is with the family. God's Blessings - Joan Jackson Kimbell and Family 🙏🏽🌹

Our sincere condolences and prayers to Pastor Bester's family, friends and co-laborers. Michael and Trina Moss

Our sincere condolences and prayers to Pastor Bester's family, friends and co-laborers. Michael and Trina Moss

Sending our condolences prayers and love to The Family. We love you all💕🙏💕 Yawanda & Averyon

We the Simeon Baptist Church family are lifting up prayers to the Bester family in your time of grief. We pray for peace and comfort as you celebrate the life of Thomas Bester and how he served the Lord as a believer in Christ Jesus. Pastor John and Lady Karen Rollins

Long time employee of FPP&F and other facilities in the Tennessee Department of Correction. We worked together at Old Fort Pillow and Northwest Correctional Complex . He was my friend He will be missed. Prayers to his wife and family. Retired Captain Ken Carroll

Prayers of comfort to Shirley and the children. So sorry for your loss. Mr. Thomas was a very kind hearted man. Kathy S. Peery

A great man of God has gone home for eternity. He and his wife made indelible marks in our hearts through his kindness, love, and compassion. Rest now my brother and I will see you in the morning. Fredrick E.and Delores Brabson and the New Covenant Family

Words during this time for the Bester family can't express our deepest sorrow. Pastor Bester has left a legacy of love, compassion, and great wisdom. We pray that you will find comfort in the memories of this amazing man who will be missed. As Pastor Bester has taken his eternal rest, you remain confident in Christ (Philippians 1:6). We are standing in prayer with you for your strength and peace. Dwayne and Alexis Lewis, New Season Church-Nashville

We extend our deepest sympathies to the Bester family. We are asking the Lord to comfort your grieving hearts. Art & Cindi Groomes

R. I. P Tommy Howard High Class of 1971 Eddie Norwood & Family

Prayers to your family Tommy. Howard High Class of 1971. R. I. P my brother!!

Keeping you guys in our prayers. - Thea & Terrence Brown

Praying for the family The Thornton family

Sending Prayers of comfort and healing 🙏

Izola Davenport Porter Howard High Class of '71

Praying for the Bester Family. Pastor Thomas was a kind, gentle and giving Man. He was a friend indeed.

Pastor Bester always shared a positive word of encouragement. Being around him gave you hope. He always saw the glass half full rather than half empty....He will be sadly missed by me and the Christ Fellowship Church family. We will be standing in prayer for his lovely family and all that loved him.

May his soul rest in eternal glory...

Kelvin Bowen Servant Pastor Christ Fellowship Church of Memphis

Praying for Sister Shirley and all the extended Bester family. Brother Thomas was a great example of a man who loved Christ to so many people. God Bless. Bro. Roger & Kathy Britton

We send sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Rev Thomas Bester and his sister our classmate Mrs. Rhonda Bester Johnson and family. Howard Class of 1970

Our extended condolences are being expressed to Mrs. Bester & family on half of Mrs. E. Hill & A. Collier families.

Words cannot begin to express my sorrow! This world has lost a true Alpha Male. A man that embodied wisdom,knowledge, laughter,honesty,fairness,& a sincere love for Christ & family! On behalf of Mrs. A Hardaway, Mrs.L.Witherspoon, Mrs. M.Bolden, Mrs. T. Richardson-Johndon, Mrs. C.Patrick,Mrs. R.Key-Streeter, Mrs. B. Long, Mr. R. Phillips, Mr. J. Beard, & Mr. T. White, we express our sincere condolences to Mrs. Bester & family! May the Lord comfort & provide you all with strength & love!

Know that you are in our thoughts prayers during this difficult time. Cousin Tommie was always a gentleman with a smile. The Underwood, Williams , Davis and Heathington Families. Chattanooga, TN

Praying for the Bester Family. Missing my old friend Tommy. George Cooke

Praying for my Uncle Tommy and Aunt Jean and all of our extended family. He was and will always be a great man, an example of a man who loved Christ and his family! He will be missed but the life lessons, bits of wisdom and great examples will stay with us forever! I love you Uncle Tommy! Tracie Clark and Family

Keeping family in much pray

Frederick L. McClendon Jr.

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