Henry Francis Jester's Obituary
Henry Francis Jester of Bridgeville, DE, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford, DE. He was 82.
He was born on August 7, 1929 in Denton, Maryland, the son of the late Henry F. Jester and Florence Marine Jester.
He attended and graduated from Federalsburg High School. After graduation, he entered the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict. He later worked at E.I. DuPont in Seaford, DE. He retired in 1985 after 35 years of loyal service.
He was married to the former Gloria Harvey Key on August 24, 1999.
He was a member of the Seaford Elks Lodge #2458, Federalsburg VFW Post #5246, and the American Legion Post 19 in Laurel, DE. He enjoyed bowling, playing slots in Dover and Harrington, and was a fan of the Baltimore Orioles.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Harvey Key Jester of Bridgeville, DE, a daughter, Georgie Benson and her husband John of Laurel, DE; a daughter-in-law, Dianne Jester of Preston, MD, four grandchildren, Shari Benson and John Benson both of Laurel, DE; Jason Jester and his wife Shannon of Federalsburg, MD; Michael Jester of LA; five step children, Sue Macaulay and her husband Tom of PA; Bobby Key and his wife Diana of Denton, MD; Jan Oglesby and her husband David of AL; Jennie Barrett and her husband Tom of FL; and Rodney Key of Baltimore, MD; a sister, Helen Lord of Greensboro, MD; 17 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Richard A Jester, and six siblings, Elmer Jester, Claude Jester, Marie Zlock, Kenny Jester, Hazel Kelly and Roland Jester.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 25, 2012 at 12:00 at the Framptom Funeral Home, P.A. in Federalsburg with the Reverend Denzil T. Cheek officiating. Interment will follow in Hill Crest Cemetery in Federalsburg. The family will receive friends from 11:00 to 12:00 on Monday.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to The Seaford Elks Lodge, P.O. Box 476, Seaford, DE 19973 or to the American Legion Post 19, 12168 Laurel Rd., Laurel, DE 19956.
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