William "Billy" Joseph Hester

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Visitation Schedule
Roller Coffman Funeral Home
923 Hwy 65 N
Marshall, AR  72650
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
6:00 till 8:00 PM
Service Schedule
Roller Coffman
923 Hwy. 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
10:00 AM
Cemetery
Grandview Cemetery
356 Jiffy Drive
Marshall, AR  72650
William "Billy" Joseph Hester

of Marshall, AR

August 23, 1942 - November 26, 2016

William Joseph ''Billy'' Hester, age 74 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, November 26th, 2016 at his home. He was born August 23rd, 1942 in Chapel Hill, Tennessee at the home of his parents, William Hester and Dorothy (Peek) Hester.

Billy was of the Pentecostal faith and attended the Pine Grove Jesus Name Church. He worked for fifty plus years in the construction business, many of those years were spent working for L.O Brayton and USA Construction. Billy was an amazing back-hoe operator and loved and enjoyed the work he did. He liked to travel and enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding his four-wheeler. He spent several seasons racing dwarf cars. He was an avid tool collector. Billy's strong presence will live on in the hearts and lives of his wife and children.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years Beverly (Jackson) Hester of the home; his children, Kenda Arentsen and husband Duane of Lowell and Krandell Hester and wife Nancy of Perkinston, MS; grandchildren, Alle Arentsen of Lowell, Billy Arentsen also of Lowell, Brandon (Jamie) Daugherty of Niceville, FL and Jessica (Chris) Maurin of Perkinston, MS; great-grandchildren, Kyleigh Daugherty, Braxton Daugherty, Briston Daugherty, Bailley Maurin and Theodore Maurin; sister, Juanita Beard of Nashville, TN; and brother, Norman (Helen) Hester of Las Vegas, NV.

Billy is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Jerry, Edward Hardy Jr and Charlie; and three sisters, Mary, Gladys and Dot.

Funeral services for Billy will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 30th, 2016 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Junior Starling officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 29th, 2016 in the Chapel. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Duane Arentsen, Gene Moreland, Billy Arentsen, Mike Tilley, Terry Jackson Jr. and Larry Jackson. Honorary pallbearers will be Sonny Woods, Steven Lyons, Jeff Lovan and Robert Horton.

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Bill and Nancy Berglan
Newalla, OK
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Bev,
Nancy and I were so saddened when Tony contacted us about Bill's passing. I haven't seen you guys for a few years but I've always considered you to be dear friends. Due to other commitments that I can't get changed, I won't to be able to be there for Bill's funeral, but please know that you will be in our prayers.
Friends forever and always,
Bill

Paul and Michele Treadwell
Marshall, AR
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

So very sorry to hear about your loss.
Praying for your family.

Albert & Anna Maze
Lowell,
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Sunday, November 27, 2016

You and your family are in our prayers at this difficult time. May God comfort you.