William Michael Hester, Sr. (Mike) passed away suddenly on Thursday the 18th of October in Salado, Texas, leaving behind his wife Maureen and their son William Michael Junior.

Mike was preceded in death by his son Adam Michael Hester in 1986.

He also leaves behind his three brothers – Nathan (Annie) of Desert Hot Springs, CA & a nephew Matt of Elma, WA, Dan (Carol) of Marysville and two nephews Danny & Josh, and Mark of Edmonds, his sister Michele of Marysville, and his Parents Henry (Speedy) & Virginia Hester also of Marysville.

Mike is survived also by another son, Jacob (Shastina) Walsh and a grandson, A.J. who reside in Aberdeen, WA.

Cremation arrangements were made by his family in Salado Texas, in the care of the

Crawford-Bower Funeral Home in Temple, TX. All are welcome to sign the online guest registry on the funeral homes webpage.