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A private family memorial will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home.
Condolences may be made at Draeger-Langendorf.com
Arthur Bester; 76, peacefully passed away on January 10, 2022 at Ascension All Saints in Racine, WI.
Arthur “Boe” Lee Bester was born October 18, 1945 in Rose Hill, MS. He was the oldest of three children born to the late Reverend Fisher Junior and Mittie Lee Bradley-Bester. “Boe”, as he was affectionately called by his family and friends, attended North Side High School in Rose Hill, MS.
At a young age, Boe united with East Galilee Missionary Baptist Church of Rose Hill, MS under the pastorship of the late Reverend J. H. Morris. He had a great love and admiration for his grandmother and grandfather.
He later met the late, Rebecca (nee: Buckley) Bester in Enterprise, MS and in 1966, they were united in marriage. To this union two children were born, Angela and Gerald. When an opportunity came, in 1968, Boe relocated his family to Racine, WI.
Boe took extreme pride in his children. He was a hard worker and family man. After coming to Racine, he worked at American Motors (Daimler Chrysler) until his retirement. After retirement, he enjoyed small hobbies such as vintage shopping, fancy cars and driving listening to old-school music. He enjoyed eating southern foods and visiting family and friends. He also enjoyed reminiscing with and talking to his brothers and sisters about growing up in the South.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Helen Brown and brother, Reverend Jonathan Jordan; special friends, Henry Lee. Mr. Ed and brother-in-law, George Buckley. Cherishing his special memories are daughter, Angela (Thomas Jeff) Bester-Lambert of Mt. Pleasant, WI; son, Gerald Bester of Kenosha, WI.; two sisters, Opera (Joe) Bender of Gulf Port, MS; Johnnie Mae Pierce of Laurel, MS; two brothers, Kenny (Cynthia) Jordan of Laurel, MS; Jon E. Jordan of Glendale, CA; grandchildren, Treazure Bester, TreVelle Lambert, Gerald Bester II, Armani Lambert and Jaylin Lambert all of Racine; 5 great-grandchildren; special friend, John Goodwin and a host of other relatives and friends.
Boe was a strong, proud and good man. He is loved and will be missed by many!
A private family memorial will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home.
Condolences may be made at Draeger-Langendorf.com
Robert and Patricia Billups says
Thoughts and Prayers to the Bester family
Andrew & Linda Tyler says
Sending my condolences and prayers to the family
Deacon Willie E. and Daris Hodges says
Our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Boe. We pray that God strengthens you all. Angie and Gerald know that your father is gone but will never be forgotten. He will live in your hearts forever.
Allen and Onita Payne says
Know that we are praying for you 🙏 and your family during this time.mayGod give you the peace and strength to carry you through.
Lillian Boykin and family says
My deepest condolences to Anglia and Gerald will keep you in prayer 🙏
Johnny and Lynda Jackson says
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. May God continue to be your Strength. Our sincere condolences.
Rebekah Forrest says
I will always love you Uncle Bo. Rest easy! From your sister ( Mary Helen) baby girl
Wyn Haynes says
You and the family are in my prayers at this time of bereavement
Love you
Jodie Lockridge Jr. says
My condolences to you and your family. Praying God gives you all the strength necessary to deal with these trying times.
🙏🏿😔🙏🏿❤
Ericka Moses (Mpls. MN) says
Almighty GOD created U & to HIM we must return. Ameen
May the Prayers of strength, patience, faith & hope cover Angie & Gerald & all of Mr. Boe’s Family.
Take Care of Each Other💝 throught these tough times.
Mary Myers says
I would like to say to the family your father was well like at Chysler he use keep us laughing he will be miss. My God continues to keep you and your family in perfect peace and may you know that angel will be watch over you. God know your sorrow. He there for you just call on him. Truly sorry for your loss
Sabina Bradley says
Rest on Cuz. I think Mama Rose will be happy to see you again
Entire Westmoreland family says
Sending sincere condolences and prayers
Jozell and Jimmy Davies says
Sending our sincere condolences and prayers to the Bester family. 🙏
Aletha Kimmons Slaught says
Sincere condolences to the Bester Family
So sorry for your loss
Joanne Powell and Family says
Heartfelt condolences and prayers to Gerald , Angie and the entire family. 🙏🏿❤️
Stacey Moore & Family says
Sorry for your loss prayers of comfort and strength to you and your family during this difficult time . My family is praying for your family .
SK n Marilyn Pearson ( Williams) says
Sending my condolences I am sad to know he was my mom cousin and never heard of him in little Racine Angles I met you through Jeff he was my Insurance agent reading his obituary he was an amazing guy ❤️💙🙏🏾
Anonymous says
My condolences to the family
Edward Day says
My condolences to the family
Renee Lee says
GEROLD & ANGIE ! I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR FATHER! BO & MY HUSBAND HENRY WAS VERY GOOD FRIENDS YA’LL NEW THAT! THEY ARE TOGETHER AGAIN ! I WOULD ASK TREASURE HOW WAS HE DOING EVERY TIME I WOULD SEE HER! BO TOOK IT HARD WHEN HE LOST HIS BUDDY JUST AS I KNOW THIS IS HARD FOR THE BOTH OF YOU! JUST REMEMBER THAT YOUR FATHER LOVED YA’LL VERY MUCH AND HE TALKED ABOUT YOU BOTH A LOT! 🙏🏽❤️
Duane & Theresa Vance says
Out condolences to Gerald and Angie. God keep you and strengthen you🙏
Dadra Lockridge says
Rest In Peace Mr Bester, may God bless your soul.
JOSEPHINE WILLIAMS says
To the family I found out he was my mom cousin so sorry we didn’t get to meet him we all lived in Racine you have my deepest sympathy and condolences may God bless you and your family 🙏🏾💋😇💘
Esther Bouie says
Love and prayers to you Angie and Gerald.
Paul & Bettie Poole says
We are sending our prayers an condolences to the family!🙏
Janice Swift says
Angie and Gerald, I am just seeing this. I am asking God to ease your sorrow and give you continued peace. As you mourn, may you find answers to questions you have. You have my condolences. May God ease your loneliness. Much love!!