Kesterson, Eddie Albert b. May 13, 1932 d. Sep. 6, 2007
Son of Thomas John and Kitty Lee (Austin) Kesterson

Eddie A. Kesterson, 75, of Shalimar Drive, passed away on September 6, 2007 at Regional Hospice Home in Spartanburg, SC. Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of John Thomas Kesterson and Kitty Austin Kesterson and husband of 50 years to Patricia H. Kesterson. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served his country during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Kesterson was formerly employed by L. Hamrick, Inc. and was a member of East Gaffney Baptist Church where he served as a lifetime deacon. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by two daughters, Jane K. Petty and husband, Reggie, of Gaffney, and Lisa K. Corbin and husband, Chris, of Tigerville, SC; one granddaughter, Lauren Petty of Gaffney; three sisters, Rhoda Ward of Marion, NC, Doris Rosier of Baltimore, Maryland, and Mary Lois Gilman of Sun City, Arizona; three brothers, Ervin Kesterson and Thomas Kesterson, both of Rutherfordton, NC, and Dean Kesterson of Columbus, NC. He was preceded in death by his grandson, William Taylor Petty, a brother, J. D. Kesterson, and three sisters, Agnes Reece, Ruth Helmrich and Martha Kesterson. He was cared for by a special nurse and friend, Tina Holder. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM on Saturday, September 8, 2007 at Blakely Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, September 9, 2007 at East Gaffney Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Ron Jackson. Interment will be in Frederick Memorial Gardens with Military Rites by the South Carolina State Honor Guard.
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