Robert R. Hester

Hester, Robert R. "Bob", age 67, of Columbus, formerly of Dayton, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012. He was born January 3, 1945 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Leon and Drusy Belle Hester. He retired from CVS and was a United States Air Force Veteran.

Bob is survived by three daughters: Michelle Hester, Tina Merchant & Dawn Beach; friend: Megan Wolf; brothers Leon & Richard Hester; sisters: Pat Meiring, Judy Holloway, Barb Brinegar, Marilyn Yelken, Sherrie Kurpiel & Vicky Becker; 6 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; special friends: Dan Stachler, Dale & Jessie Rathbone; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Bob was a loving and giving person, always putting others first. His favorite times were spent vacationing in Hilton Head, relaxing and enjoying the beach, four wheeling and snowmobiling in Michigan. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, August 31, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home – South Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday afternoon from 2:00 P.M. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association-Miami Valley Chapter in memory of Bob.