Royal J. Kester III
January 9, 1964 - May 14, 2022
Royal J. Kester III, 58, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 10:50 A.M. his residence on Saturday (05-14-2022). Royal was born on January 9, 1964 in Decatur, IL, the son of Royal Johnson Kester, Jr, and Mary Ellen (Ellis) Kester. Royal was an avid die hard Cub fan. He is survived by his son: Jason Matthew Kester of Doltham, AL; parents: Royal Johnson Kester, Jr, and Mary Ellen Kester of Decatur, IL.; 2 brothers: Kenneth Wayne Kester, Sr, of Texarkana, TX and Marion Michael Kester of Decatur, IL.; niece: Cassandra Lynn Dunmire and husband Josh of Canal Winchester, Ohio; nephew: Kenneth Wayne Kester, Jr, and wife Hanna of Normal, IL.; 5 great-nephews: Camren Sullivan, Landon Dunmire, Tanner Kester, Easton Kester, and Graham Kester. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Condolences may be left to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
Royal J. Kester III, 58, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 10:50 A.M. his residence on Saturday (05-14-2022). Royal was born on January 9, 1964 in Decatur, IL, the son of Royal Johnson Kester, Jr, and Mary Ellen (Ellis) Kester. Royal was... View Obituary & Service Information