Pearl James "Jim" Kester's obituary , Passed away on May 28, 2025 in Jackson, Missouri

Pearl James "Jim" Kester

January 9, 1934 - May 28, 2025 (91 years old)

Jackson, Missouri

Pearl James "Jim" Kester's obituary , Passed away on May 28, 2025 in Jackson, Missouri

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McCombs Funeral Home, Inc.

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Pearl James "Jim" Kester

January 9, 1934 - May 28, 2025 (91 years old)

Jackson, Missouri

Pearl James Kester Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 28, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Pearl James Kester of Jackson, Missouri. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Pearl James Kester to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ferdinand Kester and Mary Bequette Kester; his sisters, Mabel Blankenship and Louise Kester; and his niece Doris Wilke-Zastrow.

He is survived by: his wife Norma Kester of Jackson; his children, Beverley Kester (Bruce Loy) of Jackson, James Brian Kester (Mary) of Garden Grove and Tina Kester-Cutuli (Pete) of Corona, California; and his siblings, Monroe Kester of Bloomsdale, George Kester (Leona) of Friedheim, Willie Kester of Friedheim, Mary L. Williams of Perryville, Sediala Wilke of House Springs, Sharon Bodenschatz (Glenn) of Oak Ridge and Carol Miller of Washington, Missouri. He is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family suggests that contributions be made to Missouri Veterans Home Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McCombs Funeral Home, Inc.



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640 W Independence St, Jackson, MO 63755

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Russell Heights Cemetery
435 S Farmington Rd, Jackson, MO 63755

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