Wiley Hester

Wiley Thomas Hester 78, of Las Vegas NV passed away on Jan. 21, 2021.  He was born on April 1, 1942 in Bryan TX.  Survived by wife Rhonda Hester of Las Vegas.  Wiley was blessed with five beautiful children: Tim Hester, Wiley Jr. (Cheryl) Hester, Erica Hester, Josh Hester, Tara Hester (Junior Vinje). seven grandchildren; Aaron, Darion, Chanel, Braxton, Jahza, Karma, Kasia.  two great grandchildren; Lola, Sebastian.  four stepchildren; Patrice (Leon) Moore, Petrall Fay, Kaprisha Hughes and Latriece Hughes.  nine stepgrandchildren; Heavyn, Lahailah, Jaylah, Janiah, Faith, Jada, Musayyib, Andrew and Kylan.  three sisters; Josephine “Togo” Johnson of Brazoria TX, Willie B “Mickey” White of Minneapolis MN, Carolyn Hester of Minneapolis MN along with and a host of beloved cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.  Preceded in death by his father, L.C. Hester, mother Willie “Blossie” Smith, sister Daisy Mae Lee, brother L.C. “Britt” Hester, sister Maymie Washington and grandson Brandon Curry.  The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center - Nellis AFB, NV in their support in his final days.  Private service and burial with Military honors will be held.