Lloyd Edward Hester, age 71, of New Braunfels, Texas passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Lloyd was born December 11, 1949 in San Antonio, Texas. Lloyd "Ed" Hester was preceded in death by his parents Antonia Galindo Salazar and William R "Bill" Hester and by brother Paul Hester. Ed is survived by his four children, Jennifer Charles and husband Guy, Jim Hester and wife Janella, Jason Hester and wife Heather, and Colton Hester and wife Lisa, his sisters Patsy and Linda, 14 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ed Hester began working at the age of 12 delivering newspapers on his bicycle, delivered pizzas and dabbled in the TV repair business before starting his journey/career as a Railroader. Ed had 40+ years of service with the Southern Pacific Railroad which later merged with the Union Pacific Railroad. While Ed did in fact work in the service industry, he was also a servant to everyone who knew him. There was nothing he wouldn't do for anyone and never wanted anything in return. He was the true " give the shirt off his back" kind of man who will be missed dearly by family and friends.
A visitation for Lloyd will be held Monday, June 14, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sunset North Funeral Home, 910 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, Texas 78232. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 910 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, Texas 78232 with a committal service directly following at Mission South Cemetery, 1700 South East Military Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78214.