Freddy Lee Hester

Freddy Lee Hester, age 74, a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025. He started his career as a roofer, was employed for many years with the Southern Railway, then worked as a truck driver for Purdy Brothers. Freddy loved fishing, camping, and golfing. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Chester and Ida Mae Hester Chrisman, his sisters: Ollie Mae Frisby and Juanita Hester, and his brothers: Larry Hester, Virgil Hester, Billy Hester, and Clarence Hester.

Freddy is survived by his loving wife of 57 years: Parthenia Sharp Hester, a son: Randy Hester (Deidre), two grandchildren: Cody Sherlin and Abigail Satherlie, a brother: Jones Albert Hester, a sister: Dale Ann White (Terry), along with several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Victory Baptist Church on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from

5:00-7:00 PM. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM with Reverend Chad Hester officiating. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Keith Wilcox, Craig Wilcox, Brandon Wilcox, Cody Sherlin, Brad Hester, Jordan Kent, and Johnny Allen Sharp will serve as pallbearers.

If you are unable to attend the service, you can sign the online guest registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com.

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Freddy Lee Hester.