Mr. Olen Leland Hester, Sr., age 87, of Lumberton, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Bladen County on August 20, 1928 to the late Keith Carlton Hester and the late Aletha Bowen Hester.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Bullock Hester; his son, Carlton Rochelle Hester; three brothers and one sister.

He leaves to cherish his memories with five sons, David Bullock, Bit Hester, Stevie Hester, Ricky Hester and Bobby Hester, all of Lumberton; two daughters, Janice Hosler of the home and Sonya McGirt of Lumberton and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A time of visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 from 7:00-9:00PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 East 5th Street, Lumberton.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 1:00PM at East Lumberton Church of God with Pastor Bruce Brumfield officiating.  Burial will follow at Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Lumberton.