Celebrating the life of
Frank J. Hester
August 22, 1951 - November 12, 2015
Frank Joseph Hester, 64, died November 12, 2015, at Hospice House of Savannah. He was born in Savannah, GA on August 22, 1951 to the late Frank L. and Josephine Grady Hester. Frank was a 1969 graduate of Benedictine Military School, a 1973 graduate of Auburn University, and a 1985 graduate of Wake Forest University where he earned his Master’s degree. He was a member of The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and a 2014 recipient of the prestigious Bishop Francis X. Gartland Award (Bishop Gartland was the first Bishop of the Diocese of Savannah). He was also a member and past-president of the Hibernian Society, and member of the Sinn Fein Society.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Rebecca “Becky” Hester, of Savannah, his brother, James Grady Hester, of Charlotte, NC, his mother-in-law, Jean M. Wise, sisters-in-law Sandra Huncke (Eddie), Susan Feerick (John), and Linda Phillips (David).
He is also survived by nieces and nephews Kathleen Hester, James G Hester, Jr. (Krista), Jennifer Whitmire (Shane), Jason Phillips, Stephen Thaggard III, Tom Feerick, Michelle Jones (Ryan), Allison Phillips, and grandnieces and nephews as well as cousins in the Petit, Grady and Hart families.
Visitation will be 5pm Sunday, November 15 with a Rosary Service at 6pm at The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, November 16 at 10am at The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, with burial to follow in the Catholic Cemetery. Hibernian Society members will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Remembrances may be made to Benedictine Military School, 6502 Seawright Drive, Savannah, GA 31406, or the Hibernian Society Foundation, P.O. Box 8421, Savannah, GA 31412, Hospice House of Savannah or the charity of your choice.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Becky, I share in your grief. It was my pleasure to have met and spent some time with you both. Frank was a wonderful man and I know how difficult this time is for you. I am thinking of you and hope to see you I soon.
- Carrollyn Meehan, Savannah, GA
Frank will be sincerely missed by all of us who know him.
- Steve "Corky" Corcoran, Savannah, Ga
Becky,we send our deepest sympathy on the passing of Frank.His courage and determination was an inspiration to many people.He will be missed.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
I will miss the talks that we had performing business with pleasure. We had planned to meet again on Clayton Street in December. Frank was always honest and fair in his dealings. I will miss him very much.
- Cline Drum, Athens , Ga
Our prayers are for the family in these coming days and Frank was a man of great faith and strength and a joy to be around on a daily basis. He will be greatly missed.
- Ed Campbell, Richmond Hill, Georgia
Becky we are very sorry for your loss. We very much enjoyed our social time together and Frank's sense of humor. I will always fondly remember our time together and wish you the very best in these difficult times. If we can help in anyway please let us know. Best Regards, Greg & Carol
- Greg & Carol Siminoski, Huntersville, NC
I worked with Frank at Cyanamid and Kemira, was a great guy. I sure hope you can find some happiness Just knowing that Frank is at rest now and not in pain God Bless.
- Edward Daws , Saluda, NC
Mrs.Hester, I am so sorry to hear of Mr.Hester's passing. He was always a friendly face and a kind word every single time I saw him. He always made my day that much brighter when he came in to Volvo. I know he will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you and I miss seeing you! Love you very much!
- Holley Morris, Savannah, Ga
Dear Becky, Jimmy & Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Frank. Such a good, kind man - remembering him, along with Dan, sharing Hibernian comradery. May God bless you with strength and peace in the time ahead.
- Carolyn Sheehan, Tybee Island, GA
Frank will be dearly missed. His kind and unique spirit touched many- including myself.. Becky my thoughts are with you now and always.
- Lauren Broadway, Venice, FL
I am so sad to hear of Mr. Frank's passing. I so enjoyed our time together in those chemo chairs! I loved having him to smile and joke with; it made the agony of treatment worth the visit. I will forever remember his courage. Thank you Ms. Becky for sharing your love with us all.
- Stephanie Stafford DeLoach, Ludowici, Ga
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Frank was such a kind and gentle man.
- Mildred Waters, Savannah, Ga.
Dear Becky, Was so sorry to hear about Frank. My heart goes out to you. You are in our prayers. This is such a difficult time for you and your family. We hope to get to the funeral on Monday.
- Barbara (Maxwell) Riddle, Dublin, GA
Becky: We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Aunt Jean called me last night. Mama and all of my sisters want you to know that we are praying for you. We have good memories of you and Frank bringing Uncle Thomas and Aunt Jean to the house and then bringing Aunt Jean up here the year she turned 90. We all talked about how much Frank reminded us of Uncle Thomas! Ya'll have always been so sweet and good to Aunt Jean and Uncle Thomas. Pray the Lord will wrap his arms of grace around you at this time. Love you!
- Teresa & Greg Dowdy, Thomaston, GA
Becky, you are in my thoughts and prayers. The halls of the Purchasing Building at Interstate Paper will forever echo Frank's laughter. He was as fine a person as there ever could be. It's an honor to have worked with him and to have called him my friend.
- Susan McLemore, Hinesville, GA
My thoughts & prayers to Becky & Jimmy & family! Many wonderful childhood memories I have with Frank during our years together at Sacred Heart! When I think of Frank I have a smile on my face! I remember his sweet Mama "Ms Josie"!
- Connie Thompson Frazier, Townsend, GA
Becky, I share in your grief. It was my pleasure to have met and spent some time with you both. Frank was a wonderful man and I know how difficult this time is for you. I am thinking of you and hope to see you I soon.
- Carrollyn Meehan, Savannah, GA
Frank will be sincerely missed by all of us who know him.
- Steve "Corky" Corcoran, Savannah, Ga
Becky,we send our deepest sympathy on the passing of Frank.His courage and determination was an inspiration to many people.He will be missed.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
I will miss the talks that we had performing business with pleasure. We had planned to meet again on Clayton Street in December. Frank was always honest and fair in his dealings. I will miss him very much.
- Cline Drum, Athens , Ga
Our prayers are for the family in these coming days and Frank was a man of great faith and strength and a joy to be around on a daily basis. He will be greatly missed.
- Ed Campbell, Richmond Hill, Georgia
Becky we are very sorry for your loss. We very much enjoyed our social time together and Frank's sense of humor. I will always fondly remember our time together and wish you the very best in these difficult times. If we can help in anyway please let us know. Best Regards, Greg & Carol
- Greg & Carol Siminoski, Huntersville, NC
I worked with Frank at Cyanamid and Kemira, was a great guy. I sure hope you can find some happiness Just knowing that Frank is at rest now and not in pain God Bless.
- Edward Daws , Saluda, NC
Mrs.Hester, I am so sorry to hear of Mr.Hester's passing. He was always a friendly face and a kind word every single time I saw him. He always made my day that much brighter when he came in to Volvo. I know he will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you and I miss seeing you! Love you very much!
- Holley Morris, Savannah, Ga
Dear Becky, Jimmy & Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Frank. Such a good, kind man - remembering him, along with Dan, sharing Hibernian comradery. May God bless you with strength and peace in the time ahead.
- Carolyn Sheehan, Tybee Island, GA
Frank will be dearly missed. His kind and unique spirit touched many- including myself.. Becky my thoughts are with you now and always.
- Lauren Broadway, Venice, FL
I am so sad to hear of Mr. Frank's passing. I so enjoyed our time together in those chemo chairs! I loved having him to smile and joke with; it made the agony of treatment worth the visit. I will forever remember his courage. Thank you Ms. Becky for sharing your love with us all.
- Stephanie Stafford DeLoach, Ludowici, Ga
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Frank was such a kind and gentle man.
- Mildred Waters, Savannah, Ga.
Dear Becky, Was so sorry to hear about Frank. My heart goes out to you. You are in our prayers. This is such a difficult time for you and your family. We hope to get to the funeral on Monday.
- Barbara (Maxwell) Riddle, Dublin, GA
Becky: We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Aunt Jean called me last night. Mama and all of my sisters want you to know that we are praying for you. We have good memories of you and Frank bringing Uncle Thomas and Aunt Jean to the house and then bringing Aunt Jean up here the year she turned 90. We all talked about how much Frank reminded us of Uncle Thomas! Ya'll have always been so sweet and good to Aunt Jean and Uncle Thomas. Pray the Lord will wrap his arms of grace around you at this time. Love you!
- Teresa & Greg Dowdy, Thomaston, GA
Becky, you are in my thoughts and prayers. The halls of the Purchasing Building at Interstate Paper will forever echo Frank's laughter. He was as fine a person as there ever could be. It's an honor to have worked with him and to have called him my friend.
- Susan McLemore, Hinesville, GA
My thoughts & prayers to Becky & Jimmy & family! Many wonderful childhood memories I have with Frank during our years together at Sacred Heart! When I think of Frank I have a smile on my face! I remember his sweet Mama "Ms Josie"!
- Connie Thompson Frazier, Townsend, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
