Clifton Hester

Clifton Hester

Ogden - Clifton Hester passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011 at home surrounded by family. Dad was born January 14, 1921 in Stephens, AR; the son of Sam and Gertabell Hester.

Clifton married Ruby Jewell Moss on August 17, 1939 in Stephens, AR. They later moved to Ogden, Utah in 1951 for better job opportunities. This union was blessed with nine children. Clifton later became a member of the New Zion Baptist Church.

His pride and joy were gardening and growing beautiful vegetables, while enjoying wonderful meals prepared by his loving wife Ruby.

He is survived by his children, James (Beverly) Hester, Ogden, Gail Hester, CA, Sammie Hester, Ogden, Diane (Jerry) Lancaster, VA, Sharon (Eddy) Hilton, West Haven, Renece Hester, Ogden, Christopher (Christina) Hester, Ogden; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren with one on the way; numerous cousins; nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; sister; brother; 2 daughters, Carrie and Wilma Hester.

A special thanks to Reverend Charles Petty for the love and comfort towards our family.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2011 at Myers Evergreen Memorial Park with Rev. Charles Petty presiding. The family will greet friends on Thursday, March 31st at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. from 6 - 8 p.m..
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
March 31, 2011
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
April 1, 2011
1:00 PM
ServiceGraveside

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April 1, 2011
1:00 PM