Joseph Talmadge Hester

Mr. Joseph Talmadge Hester passed away unexpectedly at his home in Columbus on Wednesday evening, February 27, 2013. Funeral services with full military honors are planned for 2:00 PM on Friday, March 1, at the committal shelter at Andersonville National Cemetery. The family will receive friends preceding the service on Friday, at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., between the hours of 12:00 & 1:30 PM, with a funeral procession following to Andersonville. Born July 2, 1936 in Omega, GA, he was a son of the late Thomas J. Hester and Nancy Busbin Hester. He was a retired United States Army veteran, where he was an Administrative Specialist, having achieved the rank of Sergeant. Among the medals he received were the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. Survivors include a daughter, Vicki D. Hester of Montezuma; a brother, Clayton Hester of Cleveland, TN; grandchildren: Crisi Hester Hall, Mark Hall, Joey Jenkins, and Mandy Jenkins; and great-grandchildren: Austin Richards, Kyle Richards, Lee Richards, Seth Hall, and Sophie Jenkins. Mr. Hester was preceded in death by one sister and several brothers. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256; Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250; or to a charity of one's choice. To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences to the Hester family, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com Hancock Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.