Hester, Wiley Thomas 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.
One of my best Friends seventh grade @ Sandford thru Graduation at Roosevelt..A Great Gymnast and Greater Running back on our football team ! Or condolences to His wife Rhonda, Family and friends.
So sad to hear of Wiley's passing.. My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. I have such fond memories of Wiley from Roosevelt... One of the nicest guys I have met.. Rest in God's eternal peace, my friend.
Wiley was on our gymnastics team and was a very good tumbler and free ex performer. I didnt know him personally, but he impressed me as really good guy. Very talented.
So sorry to hear of Wiley's passing. We met at Sanford Jr. HS in the 7th grade and became great friends all through Sanford and then Roosevelt H.S. Wiley, Bobby Lennon and I were sports addicts. We would draw up our all-star teams in study hall and then compare notes. On the weekends, I would pick up Wiley and Bobby and we would ride around south Minneapolis to places like Charlie's, Porky's on Lake Street and other drive inns talking sports and our future dreams. We would each chip in 25 cents for gas and that would cover the whole evening. Wiley was one of the nicest guys you could know and he was also my protector. He once told me that if I ever needed help, he would be there for me. Sadly, we did not keep in contact after high school. Now looking back, I sure wish we could have spent more time together. I think about him often and he will be greatly missed.
Marie Frasson (Jorland)
I am so sorry to hear of Wiley's passing. We lost another great Teddy. R.I.P. Wiley until we meet again.
Bruce Harten
One of my best Friends seventh grade @ Sandford thru Graduation at Roosevelt..A Great Gymnast and Greater Running back on our football team ! Or condolences to His wife Rhonda, Family and friends.
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Linda Dyjak
So sad to hear of Wiley's passing.. My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. I have such fond memories of Wiley from Roosevelt... One of the nicest guys I have met.. Rest in God's eternal peace, my friend.
Myles G Bakke
So sorry to hear of Wiley's passing, I'll always remember his smile and good nature.
Thomas J. Arneson
Wiley was on our gymnastics team and was a very good tumbler and free ex performer. I didnt know him personally, but he impressed me as really good guy. Very talented.Patrick J. Comer
So sorry to hear of Wiley's passing. We met at Sanford Jr. HS in the 7th grade and became great friends all through Sanford and then Roosevelt H.S. Wiley, Bobby Lennon and I were sports addicts. We would draw up our all-star teams in study hall and then compare notes. On the weekends, I would pick up Wiley and Bobby and we would ride around south Minneapolis to places like Charlie's, Porky's on Lake Street and other drive inns talking sports and our future dreams. We would each chip in 25 cents for gas and that would cover the whole evening. Wiley was one of the nicest guys you could know and he was also my protector. He once told me that if I ever needed help, he would be there for me. Sadly, we did not keep in contact after high school. Now looking back, I sure wish we could have spent more time together. I think about him often and he will be greatly missed.
Ruthelaine Sigerson (Smith)
I remember him -going back to Longfellow Elementary school -those many many years ago.
Hope he had a wondeful fulfilled life