Born on September 1st, 1939 in Oconee County, SC. He was the son of the late Clayton and Sally Hester, the husband of Bobbie Jean Hester, and the brother of Barbara Ann Arnold and Louise Granger. He also was also predeceased by his three brothers: LD, Marcus, and Charlie and his one sister: Nelly. He is a member of Smith Chapel in Liberty SC.
Johnny worked as a technician at the Alice Plants of Easley and enjoyed bee keeping, hunting, and spending time with his family.
He survived by his three sons: Clay and Glenda Hester, Matt and Gina Hester, and Todd and Donna Hester. He also survived by his three daughters: Lynn and Bobby Shope, Tracy Todd, and Paula and Steven Stancell. Johnny was very blessed and had fourteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held Thursday December 5, 2019 4pm until 6pm at Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens, South Carolina.
Donations will be accepted at the Pickens County Museum and or the Haygood Mill of Pickens. A private ceremony will be held for the family at a later date.
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