George C. Hester Sr.

George C. Hester Sr. born August 22, 1919 in Akron, Ohio, peacefully departed this world to be with his beloved wife, Leslie Mae on March 12, 2012. George was the greatest man his family ever knew. His modest beginnings in Ohio led him to join the Civilian Conversation Corp and then the US Army Air Corp. While serving his country George played baseball and served on the crew at the Hoover Dam. His Air Corp service brought him to Arizona where he would meet his beautiful wife, Leslie Mae and make a life for his family. A life member of the Carpenter's Union Local 408, George more than provided for his family throughout his life. George took great pride in serving his community and family with honor, dignity and love not many can match. George is survived by his two children, George C. Hester Jr., his wife, Pat and Mollie Nancy Ann Cole, her husband, Bill. 4 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. He will be forever missed and always in our hearts. A visitation will be held at West Resthaven Funeral Home 6450 W Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301 on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 1pm with services at 2pm with interment to follow at Resthaven Park Cemetery (Glendale). Condolences may be made at www.westresthavenfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley.