William Earl Hester Sr., of Great Mills, MD passed away on June 1, 2016 at his home. Born on November 12, 1942 he was the son of the late Georgia Ilean Watts Hester and Hubert Hester, Sr.

William is survived by his children; William Earl Hester, Jr., Roger T. Hester both of Great Mills, MD, Christopher Hester of Leonardtown, MD, Donna Walker of Valdosta ,GA, Lisa M. Blair of Brandon, MS, 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and sister Dorothy Nalley. He was preceded in death by his son Ricky Hester, siblings; Herbert Hester, and Carolyn Make.

William served in the United States Navy from May 21, 1975 to January 31, 1981, His duty stations included NAS Jacksonville, FL, NRPC, and New Orleans, LA. While serving in the Navy, he earned the Good Conduct Award (Fifth Award), Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will follow in the Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00PM with Father John Ball officiating. Interment will be private. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.