Joseph Cohen Hester, Jr

Joseph Cohen Hester, Jr., age 90 of Conway, Arkansas, passed away August 30, 2025. He was born on September 6, 1934, in Savannah, Georgia to T. L. Hester, Sr. and Willie Godley.

Joe owned and operated a restaurant in Savannah named Joe Hesters, he was an Army veteran and a volunteer at the Clinton Library.

He was preceded in death by his wife Betty R. Hester.

Joe is survived by his son, Joseph Hester; grandson Clayton Hester; stepson Gene (Cindy) Tittle.

A Graveside service is planned for Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Grissard Cemetery.

Arrangements by Smith Westbrook Funeral Home, 404 W Dewitt Henry, Beebe. To view the online register; www.smithfamilycares.com/westbrook