Harold Hester

Harold Rhea Hester, age 78, of Alexandria, KY passed away on January 6, 2015.  He was retired from Newport Steel after working many years as the superintendent of the pipe mill and later in the sales department. Formerly, he taught English at Campbell County High School.  Harold lived his life with an infectious smile and never knew a stranger.  He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, where he enjoyed singing in the choir and many other activities.  He was an avid bowler and also played golf.  He was preceded in death by his parents T.J. and Lucille Starnes Hester of Stanford, KY; his brother, Don Hester; and his son, Scott James Hester.  Harold leaves behind his loving wife of 46 years, Irene; children, Melanie Hester of Villa Hills, KY, Stephen Hester of Erlanger, KY, Carol Schweitzer of California, KY, Dan Brewer of Alexandria, KY and  Donna DeMarino of Marietta, GA; four grandchildren; two brothers, Tom Hester of Lexington, KY and Glenn Hester of Stanford, KY. Visitation will be on Friday, January 9, 2015 from 3pm-6pm with Funeral Services immediately following at the Alexandria Funeral Home, 325 Washington St., Alexandria, KY 41001. Memorials are suggested to Asbury United Methodist Church, 2916 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, KY 41076.