Timothy Lowell Hester, 79, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026, at home.
He was a member of the machinist local and worked at TVA. He was born on January 27, 1947 in Russellville, AL. He was a graduate of Belgreen High School. Tim was a devoted Christian man. His family were his greatest joy. Tim and his “My Marie” enjoyed collecting antiques over the past 30 years. Fishing and hunting were some his beloved hobbies. He was a member and on the board of the Tennessee Valley Historical Society; a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners, and was a member of the Martin Bird Club along with the Antique Tractor Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, A.J. and Madeline Hester.
His is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Marie Butler Hester, Florence, AL; sons, Timothy Heath Hester, Florence, AL, Brian Lee Butler (Julie), Pensacola, FL, Bradley Ray Butler (Heather), Killen, AL; brothers, Doug Hester, Florence, AL, Roger Hester (Debbie), Killen, Al, Gary Hester, Franklin, TN; sisters, Sarah Hall (Roger), Vestavia Hills, AL; grandchildren, Jamie Butler Bruefach (Tyler), Jess Butler, Charlotte, NC, Madilyn Butler Kornemann (Bayley), Marilee Butler, Breanna Butler, Pensacola, FL, Kinley Farr, Brady Leroy Butler, Killen, AL, Sutton Farr, Texas’ great-grandchildren, Bradley Ruth Kornemann, Bennett Kornemann, Pensacola, FL.
A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.
