James Hester

James McCrae Hester, 69, of Bladenboro passed away Monday, February 22, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Edna H. Hester of the home; daughter, Jennifer H. Wilkins of Bladenboro; two brothers, Douglas Hester and Linwood Hester; two sisters, Norma Shelton and Betty Arkon; two grandchildren, Jesse Wilkins and Victoria (Cory) Sullivan; and three great-grandchildren, Brookelynn Wilkins, Lake'n Sullivan and Curtis Sullivan.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 25, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home. The funeral service will be on Friday, February 26, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at First Assembly of God in Bladenboro, NC with the Rev. Anthony Hardin and Rev. O'Neil Parker officiating. Burial will follow at Storms Cemetery in Bladenboro, NC.