Wilburn Lee Jester was born on January 15, 1940, in Ector, Texas, to Macky Roy Jester and Treva Jane (Bardwell) Jester. He departed this life Friday, November 21, 2014, at his home in Glencoe, Arkansas. at the age of 74 years, 10 months and 6 days.
Wilburn was united in marriage to Julia Viola Cartmel on September 7, 1968, in Richardson, Texas. He was employed as an automotive mechanic and later worked for O’Reilly Auto Parts.
Wilburn is survived by wife, Julia Jester of Glencoe, Arkansas; daughter, Loretta Joanne Yates of Austintown, Ohio; sister, Betty Womack of Bonham, Texas; granddaughter, Leathyr Hussung (Chase) of Jonesboro, Arkansas; grandson, Joshua Spangler (Paige) of Austintown, Ohio; great-grandson, Jayce Spangler; many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Troy Lee Jester; four brothers, Clayton, Flay, Kenneth, and Kelsey, and a sister Nadine Cook.