William "Bill" Nelson Hester - Fair Funeral Home

William "Bill" Nelson Hester March 10, 1943 - January 23, 2021

Born: Wednesday Mar 10, 1943

Died: Saturday Jan 23, 2021

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William “Bill” Nelson Hester, 77, passed away Saturday morning, January 23, 2021.

A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, January 28, at Danview Cemetery. Military honors will be performed by the Rockingham County Veteran's Honor Guard and the US Air Force. He will lie in repose on Wednesday, 12 Noon – 6 PM at Fair Funeral Home for those wishing to come by to pay their respects.

Born March 10, 1943 in Granville, NC, Bill was the son of the late Durwood Washington Hester and Bernice Pitchford Hester. He was a US Air Force veteran and a retiree of Ball, Inc. Bill was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Cannon Hester of the home; two daughters, Victoria Hale (Tarus) of Eden and Cindy Hester of Durham; two grandchildren, Alex and Greg Hale, both of Eden; sister, Joyce Poole of Durham; and his precious cat, Sweet Pea.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

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I'm so sorry for the great loss to your family. My thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort of the Holy Spirit are offered for you at this time. May God bless you all. In Christian love, Brenda Chilton
Brenda Chilton

So very sorry for your loss.
Linda Harrison

Liz we were so sorry to hear about Bill. You were both good neighbors to us and he was a wondeful papa to your grandsons. My prayers are with you and your family. Love The Cundiffs
Phyllis M Cundiff

Bill, Thank you for your service to America. "Off we go to the wild blue yonder." Phil Martin Msgt. USAF Retired.
Phil Martin

I have only known Bill for a short while, but I feel like I have known him all my life. Thank you for your service to the United States of America. May you rest in peace kind Sir.
Thomas G Martin

Liz, Kim & I send our sincere condolences on the loss of Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You have a guardian angel watching over you! It was always nice to see you both when we had our club meetings. The memories of Bill will live on. Kim & Leann
Kim & Leann Gee

Sorry for the loss of your husband. Take care , and look forward to seeing you in the spring when Ellie & I are out walking.
Dina

Elizabeth and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Bill. We always enjoyed seeing you and riding and talking with you both. May God comfort you in a very special way and give you peace in the days ahead. Our love and prayers are with you. Joey & Becky Martin
JoeyBecky Martin

Liz so sorry about Bill, was my best friend at Miller and Ball. We worked together Twenty years, we flew planes fished and shot skeet. I will never forget the times together. Condoiences from Ron and Ann
Ron Woodall

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