Willis Lee Hester, 63, passed away October 31, 2023, at NMMC-Tupelo, MS. A loving brother, uncle, and loyal friend, he was of the christian faith, and professed his faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and being outside in the great outdoors.
Survivors include his brothers, Alvin Hester and Cecil Hester; his sisters, Grace White, Shyrlan Hester, and Carolyn Keith (Sam); and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bilbo and Lucille Hester; his brother, Elzie Hester; a nephew, Jamie Swan; and a brother-in-law, Bill White.
Services will be Friday, November 3, 2023, at 11AM at Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc with Bro. Fred Hartley officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, November 2nd 5-8PM and Friday, November 3rd 10AM until service time. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Tutor Memorial Funeral Home of Pontotoc is in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Joshua Derrick, Sam Keith, Kelly Smith, and Jerry Tutor.
