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Keith J. "Puba" Hester

Keith J. "Puba" Hester obituary, Mandeville, LA

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Metairie, Louisiana

Keith Hester Obituary

Keith J. (Puba) Hester at Mandeville, LA on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Dubuisson Hester. Father of Melissa Hester Blank (Willie) and Bradley Joseph Hester (Rikki). Son of the late Richard and Mae Frances Hester. Brother of Kevin J. Hester (Lisa), Grandfather of John William Blank. Also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity at Nicholls State University. Relatives and Friends are all invited to attend the funeral at Tharp-Sontheimer- Tharp Funeral Home, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA on Friday, September 13, 2019 at 12:30 pm. Visitation at 10:30 am. Followed by Internment at Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd. Condolences may be expressed online at: www.tharpsontheimerfh.com. Information 504-835-2341.

Published by The Advocate from Sep. 11 to Sep. 13, 2019.
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Each of us unconsciously provoke feelings in those around us. Keith's effect on others was uplifting. He always left us with a smile on our face. Now free from your Earthly struggles my friend, may you rest in peace with our Lord.

Leon Crist

September 13, 2019

Jerry Gatlin

September 12, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. I enjoyed working with Keith and I don't think I ever saw him without a smile on his face. Condolences to the family.

Sherrilyn Beck

September 12, 2019

I am saddened to hear of Keith's passing. His up beat personality will always be remembered. I am sure they are all playing penny poker now. You have our deepest sympathy.
Donna Marie & Mike Tramonte

Donna Tramonte

September 12, 2019

Prayers and condolences to all the family. It was a pleasure knowing & working with Keith. He was such a character. Nanette Lemoine Pritchett

Nanette Pritchett

September 11, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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September 11, 2019

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13

Visitation

10:30 a.m.

Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home

1600 North Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70001

Sep

13

Funeral

12:30 p.m.

Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home

1600 North Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70001

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1600 North Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70001

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