Robert Lloyd Hester
January 11, 1942 - September 23, 2018
Obituary For Robert Lloyd Hester
Robert Lloyd Hester, 76, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Transitions Hospice House in Raleigh.
Robert was born January 11, 1942 to Mildred and Robert (RD) Hester in Bladenboro, NC, the oldest of two children.
He graduated from Bladenboro High School in 1960 and East Carolina University in 1964. Robert taught in Bladenboro and then Raleigh, primarily at West Millbrook Middle School, for over 35 years. In addition to teaching Robert coached several sports, football, basketball and baseball. His teams were very successful, winning many conference championships. He loved teaching young people, coaching them in order to achieve a common goal and helping them become better people in the process. Outside of coaching Robert loved being outdoors, especially playing golf with friends, going on numerous trips and playing as often as he was able. He was an avid fisherman and he loved sports, especially University of North Carolina basketball. More than anything Robert loved his family and being ‘Grandpa’ to his two grandchildren, always bringing them a surprise when he visited. He had a dry sense of humor and was able to recall hundreds of jokes and stories from memory.
Robert is survived by his son, Josh (Julie) Hester; grandchildren, Greta and Heidi Hester; sister, Barbara (Ronnie) Russ; nephew Ron Russ; niece Jennifer Dreyer. Robert was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Renaissance Funeral Home at 3:00 PM. The family will receive friends and visitors immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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