Robert C. Hester, 88, of Merryville, died Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Survivors include his brother, Earnest Hester of Merryville,; and sister, Christine Longoria of Merryville.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Penny Hester, originally of Martland; parents, Cliff and Lucy Hester; and three sisters.

Funeral service was held Saturday, July 2, at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Ernest Hester and Mike Clark officiated. Burial followed at Newlin Cemetery in Singer.