William Earl Hester, Sr. of Great Mills, MD passed away on June 1, 2016 at his home. Born on November 12, 1942, he was the son of the late Georgia Olean Watts Hester and Hubert Hester, Sr. William is survived by his x-wife and companion Dorothy Hester Skok. William is survived by his children; William Earl Hester, Jr., Roger T. Hester both of Great Mills, MD, Christopher Hester of Leonardtown, MD, Donna Walker of Valdosta ,GA, Lisa M. Blair of Brandon, MS, 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and sister Dorothy Nalley. He was preceded in death by his son Ricky Allen Hester, siblings; Hurbert Hester, Jr., and Carolyn Moake.
William served in the United States Navy from May 21, 1958 to January 31, 1981, His duty stations included; Patuxent River Naval Air Station Lexington Park, MD, Norfolk, VA, Charleston, WV, NAS Jacksonville, FL, NRPC and South Carolina. He was on the Naval Frigits. While serving in the Navy, he earned the Good Conduct Award (Fifth Award), Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will follow in the Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00PM with Father John Ball officiating. Interment will be private.

In Lieu of Flowers contributions can be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s Leonardtown, MD.