Funeral services for Mr. Wayne Hester will be on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at

Hamburg Baptist Church at 11:00 AM, with burial to follow in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Hamburg, MS. Rev. Leslie Wooton will be officiating the services, with Franklin Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be at Franklin Funeral Home on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM

and resume at Hamburg Baptist Church on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 10:00 AM until time of service at 11:00 AM.

Mr. Wayne Hester, 81, of Roxie, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at his residence. He was born on August 1, 1942 in Hattiesburg, MS, to Noel Hester and Louise Lindley Hester.

He enjoyed anything outdoors, especially hunting at Lucky Hollow Hunting Club. He always looked forward to any family gathering where he could spend time laughing, fellowshipping and reminiscing with loved ones. He served his country and retired from the Mississippi National Guard.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Noel and Louise Hester.

Survivors are his daughters, Tammy Fairburn of Monticello, Mississippi, Vicki King and husband Rusty of Roxie, MS, Katie Hester of Natchez, MS and son, Eddie Hester and his wife, Kristi of Meadville, MS; sister, Carolyn Cole of Hamburg, MS; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Marty Dunn, Brody Cole, Darren Webb, Brent Cole, Dan McKinney and Hunter Ezell.