Gerald Wade Hester Jr. Obituary

We bid farewell to Gerald Wade Hester Jr. of Douglas, Georgia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 3, 2026 at the age of 70. Gerald touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerald Wade Hester Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gerald Wade Hester, Sr. and Betty Jean Hilderbrand Hester. He is survived by: his sons, Russell McRae Hester of Douglas, Georgia, Ryan Alfred Hester (Megan) of Ambrose, Rhett Wade Hester (Courtney) of Hazlehurst and Rhen Lige Hester (LaRan Sayer) of Wray, Georgia; his foster daughter Tori Mays of Hawkinsville, Georgia; his grandchildren, Walker Hester, Cash Hester, Hunter Hester, Laura Nell Hester, Roper Hester, Sophia Sayer, Kaitlyn Kirkland, Slade Smith and Cameron Kirkland; his great grandchild Sylvie Kate Smith; his sisters, Susie Hester of Dublin Georgia, Gail Hester of Wrightsville and Becky Frost (Anthony) of Wrightsville, Georgia; and his siblings-in-law, Judy Stone (Chester), Kay Carver and Michael Carver. He is also survived by nieces, nephews.