Andrew David Hester

Andrew David Hester, 39, of Seminole, Alabama, passed away July 14, 2019 at home. He was born in Etowah County. He moved to Seminole in 2009 from Gadsden Alabama. Andrew was an Emergency Tech Paramedic before he was employed at Sacred Heart Hospital until his disability. He was also employed by Anniston EMS, Talladega, Care Ambulance and North Star Ambulance Service. He was born to Frank Hester and Laurie Jones Hester. He will be greatly missed by his parents Frank Hester and Laurie Jones Hester, brother Adam Scott Hester, sister Kelly Hester Mason (Billy), grandparents David and Sybil Jones; uncles Jeff Jones (Maxine), Freddie Hester (Darlene)and Ken Hester; aunts Judy Richardson and Judith Alford, along with his nieces and nephews Eli Payne, Erin Payne and Maddie Mason. Also he will be missed by other numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. Andrew enjoyed each day to its fullest. He loved to make others laugh and being on social media to connect with those he didn’t see often. He enjoyed having political debates, his family often would have to tell him to hush because he was very firm in his beliefs. Andrew loved to help others. He was a volunteer for many different organizations; Big Brother/ Big Sister, Reserve Deputy in Etowah County and also in Oxford Alabama. Andrew was a past member and Medical Commander of Coates Bend Volunteer Fire Department in Gadsden Alabama. He was also a part of the Anniston Rescue Squad and Volunteered at Escambia County Humane Society in the surgical unit. He very much adored his godson, Judah Rodriguez. Andrew taught people to be giving and to have an open loving heart. He would go above and beyond to help someone in need. Friends, family and funny memes on Facebook brought joy to Andrew. He will be remembered for the fact that he was the best son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend to all that knew him. Oak Lawn Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.