Billy Don “Bulldog” Hester, age 76, of Russellville, passed away on Saturday, December 07, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center.
Bulldog worked for years as a poultry farmer and was a Mason. He was a member of Centerview Church of Christ. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather. Bulldog enjoyed his mornings at CJ’s with his many friends, better known as the “Breakfast Club”.
The visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 09, 2019 at Spry Memorial Chapel. A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Franklin Memory Gardens.
He was preceded by his wife of 47 years, Karen Harris Hester; and parents, Woodrow & Lila (Malone) Hester.
He leaves to cherish her memory, his children, Mark Hester (Felicia Tidwell), Mooch Hester (wife, Lisa), Lea Easley (husband, Cal); grandchildren, Ashley Hester Crosby (husband, Tony), Katie Hester, Will Hester, Amanda Fisher, Landon Pierce, Sara Thomas Easley, Turner Easley, Lila Easley; great-grandchildren, Weston Fisher, Harrison Crosby; sisters, Nell Bedford, Beth Robinson (husband, J.D.); and several nieces & nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the nurses and staff of ICU at North Alabama Medical Center for your love and care of our father in the last few days. Also a special thanks to the friends at CJ’s for checking on Bulldog during the last few years.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family.
