Robert Dewayne Hester, age 66, of Obion, Tennessee, passed away on December 12, 2023, at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.

He was born December 25, 1956, in East Prairie, Missouri, to the late Delmas Hester and Pauline Carter.

He married Phyllis Ann Lane-Hester on November 21, 1986, who still survives of the home.

Robert was a Veteran of The United States Army with the rank of Sergeant, E-5 NCO for 13 years, before receiving his honorable discharge. He also worked as a manufacturer for Goodyear until they closed for 13 years. Following working for Goodyear he worked for Titan Tire from 2012 to 2019 when he retired. Robert enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR. He was a loving father and grandfather.

In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Travis Robert Hester of Obion, Tennessee and Matthew Hester of Portland, Oregon; one daughter, Cole Overton (Kyle Conner) of Centerville, Tennessee; two brothers, Franklin Leon (Martha) Hester of Clarksville, Tennessee and Ricky Hester of Bertrand, Missouri; one sister, Patsy Hester of Mayfield, Kentucky; three grandchildren, Anwar Overton of Centerville, Tennessee, Rex (James) Hooper of Union City, Tennessee, and Karina Barnes of Martin, Tennessee; one great-granddaughter, Aurelia Overton of Union City, Tennessee, and numerous cousins and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Jennet "Phylis" Hester and one brother Jessie Hester.

The visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Ponder Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow the visitation at 2 p.m.

Ponder Funeral Home is in charge of all services and arrangements.