[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 206 (Monday, December 7, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1095]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF EDWARD GLYN HESTER

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 7, 2020

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life of Edward Glyn Hester of Nettleton who passed away Saturday, 
November 7. As a fellow service member, I am grateful for Mr. Hester's 
dedication to family, state, and country.
  Edward Glyn Hester was born on February 8, 1943 to Herman Glyn Hester 
and Ruth Johnson Hester. He spent his early years in Itawamba County 
and attended Nettleton High School. Glyn went on to graduate from 
Mississippi State University with a degree in business. He used these 
skills to build his own construction company, Glyn Hester Builders. He 
used these resources to serve as lead contractor in the construction of 
small homes throughout Mississippi dedicated to the Baptist Children's 
Village. There is a cottage in Starr, Mississippi named after Glyn and 
his wife, Judy. He dedicated over 20 years to the Baptist Children's 
Village, serving as a trustee.
  Glyn Hester served in the Mississippi National Guard from 1965 to 
1971. He was also a dedicated long-time member of Nettleton First 
Baptist Church, serving as a Deacon and Sunday School Secretary. Glyn 
was an important figure in the church, prioritizing regular attendance 
and arriving early to offer help to anyone who may need it.
  Glyn is survived by his wife of 53 years, Judy; son, Britton; 
daughter, Leslie; and two grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his 
parents.
  Edward Glyn Hester was a light unto all who had the opportunity to 
know and love him, and he will be deeply missed. My deepest condolences 
are with his family and friends.

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