Blake Ryan Hester

1984 - 2016

Blake Ryan Hester, born June 1, 1984, is survived by parents Roger and Deidra Goins of Manchester and Brian and Kelly Hester of Beech Grove; brothers Josh Goins and Brian Hester of Manchester and sister Jamie Hester Boner of Beech Grove; grandparents Dave and Judy Sliger of Shelbyville, Amy Sliger of Estill Springs, Wayne and Jerrie Hester of Beech Grove, and Dick and Windona Leverette of Wartrace; "special" uncles David (Kristi) Sliger of Madison, MS, Joey (Pam) Sliger of Manchester, Steve (Melanie) Sliger of Bell Buckle, and Todd (Vee Vee) Crockett of Manchester; aunts Rita Sliger and Sylvia Sliger, both of Manchester; Donnie and Kathy Haston of Shelbyville, Gary and Becky Calvert of Shelbyville, Tim and Margaret Goins of Murfreesboro, Robert and Jennifer Lawrence of Michigan; cousins Amanda and Chris Sliger, Matthew Wilson, Lauren Sliger-Garrard, Ryan Crockett, Megan Sliger, Hayden Sliger, Austin Crockett, Coleman Brown, Katy Logan, Donya Neal, Brittany McGilard, and Justin Anglea. Blake was a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and Trevecca University. He was employed as the Dairy Manager of Food Lion of Manchester where he worked alongside many of his closest friends. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, and he helped establish and volunteered his time at the All God's Children ministry in Manchester. Blake was a delight to all who knew him. He is well-known for his intelligence, keen wit, and sense of humor. He was a movie buff as well as a technology, music, and video game enthusiast. He enjoyed running and working out at the gym. Blake was always the "life of the party" and is loved and will be remembered by all of his family and friends. Blake's generosity continues as 52 people benefitted from his gift of organ donation. His family and friends hope that you, too, will be inspired by Blake to become an organ donor. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 16 from 5-7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Manchester. Blake's memorial service is Thursday, March 17, at 6 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Manchester, Rev. C. J. Thompson officiating. In lieu of flowers, Blake's family requests donations be made to All God's Children. These may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Jackson St., Manchester, TN 37355. (Please note AGC-Blake Hester Memorial in the memo section.) Arrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME of Manchester, TN. www.centralfuneralhome.com.