Albert M. Hester

Albert Monroe Hester passed away January 29, 2014. One of three children, he was born September 2, 1925 in Harrah, OK to Alfred and Anna Hester. He was a long time resident of Choctaw. In his teens, he boxed under the coaching of Louis L'Amour and was known as the KO Kid. He enlisted at 17 and served as a Navy Corpsman in the WWII. While serving, he wrote to Maxine Whisenant nearly every day and after being discharged, he married her on March 24, 1946. Albert had a career at AT&T and retired in 1984. After retiring, he and Maxine owned Cupboard Antiques. Albert was a talented woodworker and enjoyed restoring antiques. He and Maxine enjoyed being close to family and being part of the church family at First Baptist Church of Choctaw. Albert served as a church deacon, was a member and director of the choir, and entertained by playing his harmonica. Preceded in death by Maxine; his son, Jim; grandsons: James Michael Hester and Brian Taylor; brother, Henry. Survived by son, Max Hester of San Antonio, son Bert Hester and wife, Liz, of Osage; grandson Hank Hester and wife, Twylla, and children: Haley, Hannah, and Hank of Yukon; grandson, Kyle Hester and wife, Laci, and children: Grace, Nate, Gabe, and Liam of Sapulpa; granddaughter Kimberly Nei and husband, Darin, of Tulsa; grandson Jon Hester of Tulsa; daughter-in-law Candy Hester of Choctaw; sister Dorothy Spence of Lexington; niece Barbara Conrad and husband, John, of Noble; numerous grand nieces and nephews, other family members, and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 31, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Choctaw with burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Choctaw, Oklahoma.