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TUPELO – Lennon Blake Hester spent his 40th birthday on February 6, 2021 in Gatlinburg, TN enjoying the Smoky Mountains and sharing time with his beloved family. He came home to Tupelo and fought a gallant battle with Glioblastaoma spending his last week at Sanctuary Hospice House. He met his Creator at 11:45 pm on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Born in Pontotoc to the late Larry Joe Hester and Vicki Lynn Windham Hester, he attended Tupelo Public Schools graduating from Tupelo High School in 1999. Born with an ear for music of all genres, he mastered several instruments over the years including the guitar, piano and drums, among others. His senior year at THS, he played the part of Jim in “To Kill A Mockingbird.” Blake’s passion for film, music and theatre led him to Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee where he obtained his BA in Music and Music Recording. He lived in the greater Nashville area several years after graduation working for the Shop at Home Network, in movie theatres and producing his own short films including “The Weed Eater” which received much acclaim. A computer whiz, he build his own computer programs and enjoyed video games on computer. Blake had many friends as his insatiable, spontaneous personality put him in touch with many who endeared themselves to him. His sweet, friendly disposition as well as his creative, innovative spirit will always be a major part of his legacy. Blake was a member of Tupelo Church of God and later attended The Orchard with his family. He enjoyed the beach, the mountains and spending time with his family and friends.
A service celebrating his life will be held at 11 A.M. Monday, May 3, 2021 from the Tupelo Chapel of Holland Funeral Directors with Bro. Jay Stanley and Bro. Paul Suptka officiating. Burial will follow in Tupelo Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4 PM – 6 PM Sunday and from 10 AM – service time Monday, all at Holland-Tupelo Chapel, which is honored to be serving their friends. For those unable to attend, the service may be viewed at 11 AM Monday at www.hollandfuneraldirectors.com/Live-streaming and will be permanently archived thereafter.
Blake is survived by his Mom and Dad, Vicki and Jimmy West of Tupelo; his grandmother, Frances Oswalt of Tupelo; his siblings, Casey Robert Hester (Lauren) of Brentwood, TN, Samantha Hester (Brian McDonald) of Tupelo, Meghan Foley (Will) of New Albany, and Rick and Sarah Nelms of Saltillo; his nieces and nephews – Webb, Townes, Ethan, Dylan, Stella, Deacon, Lottie and Landon; and an uncle, James Hester. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Hester, and his special grandparents, Elton and Peggy Hester of Pontotoc.
Memorials may be made to Sanctuary Hospice House, P. O. 2177, Tupelo, MS 38802. Condolences may be emailed to hollandfuneraldirectors@comcast.net.
Blake is irreplaceable. Truly one of a kind.
His signature sense of humor, his style of almost instinctive creativity, his funny but poignant insights, and his warm ability to make people feel happy in his presence, were completely unique to him. I was blessed to have him as a best friend, as a child and teenager. He actually made high school bearable. I’m grateful that he did me the honor of being the best man at my wedding. I will never forget his infectious laughter, and his bright personality. We all will be telling stories about Blake for years and years. I doubt anyone who knew him, will ever forget him. Rest well, my friend.