William Lee Hester

He was born May 3, 1939 in Kalamazoo, MI. the son of Earl E. and Janet M. Hester. He lived most of his life in Springfield.

Bill leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 52 years, Diana; daughters, Debra L. Claypool (husband, Terry) of Tallula and Kimberli A. Nolen (husband, Brent) of Springfield; grandchildren, Shannon M. Reid of Springfield, Alix B. Claypool of Jacksonville, Paige N. Claypool of Tallula, Trent W. Nolen and Amanda L. Nolen both of Springfield; brothers, Donald Allen Hester of Greenwood, SC., James Devore Hester (wife, Mary) of Greenwood, SC. and Lawrence Gamber Hester (wife, Rita) of Fredericksburg, VA. and several nieces and nephews.

After serving in the United States Navy, Bill entered employment for PPG Industries in Lincoln, working there for 28 years until their closure. He was then employed by the Illinois State Police as a Truck Weight Inspector until his retirement in 2002. Bill was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and owned many. He was also a private pilot owning two planes.

Members of Bill’s family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to St. Joseph’s Home of Springfield for the love and care given Bill while in their care.

Friends may call Wednesday August 14, 2013 at Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday at Camp Butler National Cemetery with Rev. Ken Gennicks officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County.

Memorials may be made to Memorial Home Services Hospice, 702 N. Bond St. Springfield, IL. 62702 or to St. Joseph’s Home 3306 S. Sixth St. Rd. Springfield, Il. 62703. (www.boardman-smith.net).