Bobby N. Hester

Bobby N. Hester of Chaffee, Mo went to heaven on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 95 years old. He was born September 21, 1925 to the late Ross and Ellen Hester in Delta, Mo.

Bobby retired from Tri-Con in Cape Girardeau but for many years worked at the Shoe Factory in Chaffee until it closed. But his best times were spent raising cattle on his farm outside Chaffee and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He was a member of the New Life Fellowship Church of God of Prophecy in Delta, Mo.

Bobby married Ruby Seabaugh of Chaffee on November 17, 1943; she survives.

Apart from his wife, Mr. Hester is also survived by three sons: Jerry Hester of Jackson, Mo, Gary (Brenda) Hester of Chaffee, Mo, Robert (Lisa) Hester of Bell City, Mo; five daughters: Joyce Baker of Sadler, Texas, Paula Roberts of Cape Girardeau, Mo, Julia (Dave) Woodruff of Rosser, Texas, Susan Hester and Denise (Bud) Haislip both of Chaffee, Mo; 13 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and 7 Step-greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in passing by one son-in-law: Dale Baker; one daughter-in-law: Nancy Hester; 4 sisters and 1 brother.

Through hard times and good, crying and laughing, his faith in God, devotion to his church and love of family, he was truly blessed.

Visitation will begin at 6:00pm on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee. Funeral will be on Thursday March 18, 2021at 10:00 am in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Danny Freeland officiating. Burial will follow at the Kenyon Cemetery in Delta, MO. Condolences: www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com