Greg Hester, 79, of Hopkinsville, Passes Away

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Greg Hester, a 79-year-old resident of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center. Hester was a retired independent life insurance agent and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He will be laid to rest this Friday, February 20th, with visitation and funeral services at Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Home, followed by burial at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West.

Why it matters

Hester's passing marks the loss of a longtime community member and veteran who dedicated his career to the insurance industry. His funeral and burial at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West will honor his military service and provide closure for his family and friends.

The details

Greg Hester was born on July 23, 1946 in Birmingham, Alabama to Alfred Cullum Hester and Lucille Artie Armstrong Hester. He spent his career as an independent life insurance agent before retiring. Hester was also a member of Sinking Fork Baptist Church, the Sheriff's Posse, and the Masonic Lodge.

• Greg Hester passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 11:50 a.m.
• Visitation will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service.
• Hester will be laid to rest following the funeral service at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West.

What’s next

Hester will be laid to rest this Friday, February 20th, following the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Home.