Master Sergeant (Ret) Daniel Hester, age 75, of Grand Prairie, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. Daniel is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sandra; his son, Daniel Hester, Jr. and wife, Rochelle Hester; his daughter, Brenda Hester, and husband, Steven Wells; and his grandchildren, Alyssa Hester, Daniel Hester III, Lillian Hester, Layla Hester and Olivia Wells. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Daniel honorably served in the United States Army for 27 years. Upon his retirement he continued his commitment to his country by serving as a Department of Army civilian for 13 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family, listening to music, and watching Westerns. He was also an avid car restoration hobbyist and won several awards in Germany and in Texas.
Visitation is scheduled between 1130-1230hrs on Monday, February 11, 2019, at Moore Bowen Road Funeral Home, Arlington. Funeral service will begin at 1230hrs. Interment and military honors are scheduled to follow at the Dallas National Cemetery.
