Zachery Jester

Obituary of Zachery Lee Jester

~~Zachery Lee Jester 1997-2017
I John 4:7
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.
Funeral services for Zachery Lee Jester are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Cooper.  Pastor Donnie Powers assisted by Zach’s brother, pastor Bryce Jester, will officiate. Interment will be at New Klondike Cemetery. 
Pallbearers and lifetime friends are Ira Franklin, Jack Cain, Blake Jester, Dylan Jester, Colby Earley, Colton Strode and Dylan Sparger.
Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday August 7, 2017 at Delta Funeral Home.
Zachery passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 in Lindale, Texas. He was born January 28, 1997 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Dan Jester and Julia Griffin.
He is loved by his mother Julia Griffin of Klondike; father Dan Jester of Campbell,  brother; Bryce Jester, sister;  Kaytlynn Jester of Klondike,  grandparents; Judy Griffin and the late James Griffin of Klondike, grandmother; Martha Lile of Campbell, grandfather; Danny Jester Sr. of Flower Mound,  great-grandparents; Clydie Allen and the late Charles Allen of Klondike, and  great grandmother; Bula Jester of Flower Mound.
Other survivors include his loving aunts and uncles; Shannon Wilson and husband Joey, Jennifer Beers and husband Shane, Shelly Slaughter and husband Burt, Chandra Crawford and husband Steve, Kim Rogers, Ed Griffin and wife Scottie, Benny Allen and wife Peggy, Randy Jester and wife Tiffany, Justin Jester and wife Rebecca; the precious love of his life, Mallory Brandon, and many cousins who will miss his smile, kind words, and hugs.
He was also preceded in death by his great-grandparents;  James and Lee Griffin, great-grandmother; Frances Rowe, and great-grandfathers;  Donald Jester and Doyle Lile.
Zachery was a student at Texas A&M University-Commerce studying to be a physical therapist. He was an active member of Crimson River Cowboy Church, a member of the Commerce Chapter of Referees, an umpire for many levels of softball leagues,  a volunteer and buddy for Brightstar Baseball, and a former intern and employee of Hulsey Therapy in Commerce.
He loved playing sports with his family and friends, of these, football was his favorite.
You may pay your respects online at www.deltafuneralhome.com 
Services entrusted to Delta Funeral Home.
 

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Monday
7
August

Visitation

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday, August 7, 2017
Delta Funeral Home Chapel
451 Southwest First Street
Cooper, Texas, United States
903-395-2165
Tuesday
8
August

Funeral Service

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
First Baptist Church
500 East Dallas Avenue
Cooper, Texas, United States