William Berry Hester

Mr. William Berry Hester, 73, of Steele, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, in his home. Born Jan. 11, 1938, to the late Bynum and Eden "Sis" Hester, he was a local farmer for most of his life, retired from Nucor-Yamato Steel, enjoyed riding horses and was one of the primary organizers of the annual Bootheel Trail Ride for many years.

Mr. Hester leaves his wife, Margie Hester of Steele;

One son, Kevin Hester of Steele;

One daughter, Leslie Hester of Jonesboro;

Two granddaughters, Jennifer Hammock and Abby Mathenia of Steele; and

One great-granddaughter, Jalynn Hammock.

Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Steele. The family will receive visitors from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Steele.