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Obituary For Craig Hester
Craig Allen Hester departed this life on January 6, 2022. He was born on March 5, 1958 in Gadsden, AL to the late Robert and Betty Jean Hester. Craig was the fourth born of seven (3 boys, 4 girls). At an early age, he accepted Christ as his Savior and joined First Baptist Church of East Gadsden. Craig was a graduate of Gadsden High School Class of 1976, where he played football. He worked at Coca-Cola as a route driver from 1976-1983. He later relocated to Detroit, Michigan where he was a Welder at Wellington Steel Industries. He spent his final days in Wayne, Michigan. Craig loved his children, grandchildren, and family dearly. Anyone who knew him knew that he was a diehard Alabama fan. (ROLL-TIDE-ROLL)!
Preceded in death by his parents Robert and Betty Jean Hester, aunt Juanita Reeves, brother Robert Lewis Hester, niece Jazmin Hester and nephew Tony Easley, Jr.
Left to cherish his loving memories are his two sons: Craig Ransaw (Diamielle) of Louisiana and Eizele Spears of Alabama; twelve grandchildren: MaKai’la, Craig Jr., Kinsleigh and Kalyn of Louisiana, Eizele Jr., Noah, Neveah, Ty’Ashia, Ty’Shree, Ty’Leah, Malik and Jaylon of Alabama; four sisters: Eleanor Mickle (Dan) of Redford, Michigan; Carol Freeman (Paul) of Romulus, Michigan; Leslie Kay Hester and Nellie Jo Watkins (Jay Jr.) of Gadsden, AL; brother William Hester (Andrea) of Gadsden, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Public Viewing on Friday, January 14, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at West Gadsden Funeral Home, 2118 Forrest Ave., Gadsden, AL, 35904.
Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, January 15, 2022 for 12:00 p.m. at Mission Baptist Church, 1115 Tuscaloosa Ave., Gadsden, AL 35901.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Lincoln Hill Memorial Garden, Gadsden, AL.
Due to COVID-19, all attendees are REQUIRED to wear face masks.
Arrangements are under the direction of: West Gadsden Funeral Home 256-549-0004
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My sincere condolences to the Hester Family. I pray that God will give you peace and comfort in your time of grief. Craig and I grew up on the same street and attended the same schools. I will miss his words of encouragement on Facebook. Rest In Peace Craig. Sandra Houser-Montgomery
Rest well Craig. Bernard King
Craig you will be truly missed I alway loved you like a brother sadness in my heart that you are gone but happiness in my soul that God has ganged a wonderful angel 😇 always good to others and much respect for others RIH brother love always Tina Holden &Family
My deepest condolences 💐 during this time and days ahead. Thank you my friend for all the kind words and encouragement that you extended to others in our hometown and Facebook. Good night my friend, will see you in the morning. Save me a seat at the table.
May God Bless the Hester's family and may he continue to Bless you all Netty jo Bill Bo love ya
To the family, we are so sorry for your loss. We extend our our sincere condolences to the family and many friends of Craig. We pray God will comfort and strengthen you as only He can. Rest In Peace my friend. ❤️
Anthony and Dee Sturdivant
Craig will always be remembered. He was a great friend with a great heart! Prayers are extended to the family. Rest on Craig!❤️
Benita Harrell Jemison & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Ms. Bertha Mae Fleetwood
May God bless the family
My sincere Condolences to the Hester Family. I pray that God will give you strength and comfort at this time of need. God bless and keep you. Mrs. Virginia Jackson and family.
To the Hester Family sorry for your loss. Craig we grew up together in the same neighborhood and went to school together. You will truly be missed. Family ,I am praying for you in your time of sorrow
My Condolences to the family of Craig Hester, Craig will be missed, he was a very sweet guy, silly and full of laughs. Craig will be missed by many. Rest on Craig. Prayers for comfort and strength.
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