William Eddings Hester Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of William Eddings Hester of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 5, 2026 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his former wife Sandra Gough Hester; his son William Brett Hester; and his parents, Roland Eddings Hester and Frances Sparks Hester. He is survived by: his wife Charlotte Fitzgerald Hester; his daughter Kristen Hester Derr (Jacque); his stepsons, Nathan Darby (Heather), Nicholas Darby (Marie) and Nolan Darby (Calleigh); his daughter-in-law Brandy Hester; his siblings, Monah Hankins, Brenda Ferguson, Mary Lassen (Phil) and Roland Dale Hester (Cathy); his grandchildren, Blake Hester, Bree Hester Dickey (Zack), Cole Derr, Sean Derr, Lainey Derr and Cooper Derr; and his stepgrandchildren, Berrian Darby, Noel Darby, Ava Darby, Mia Darby, Myles Darby, Marlo and Major Darby. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to the Gideon's International, PO Box 989, West Monroe, LA 71294-0989.
