James Archie Hesters, Carrollton, GA (formerly from Panama City, FL) went to be with the Lord on Feb 12, 2015. Mr. Hesters was born April 4, 1916, in Ware County, Ga., the son of Troy M. and Drusilla S. Hesters. Mr Hesters worked as a carpenter and construction superintendent all of his adult life, building beautiful homes, condominiums, and motels in Bay County and South Florida. Known for his strong work ethic and impeccable attention to detail, he was in high demand to complete finish carpentry projects for his church, family and friends well after age 80. Mr Hesters loved the outdoors and could be seen maintaining his large yard well after age 90.

He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Doris Hesters in 2008, a daughter, Carolyn Eckerle, his two brothers (Eddie and Lonnie), and three sisters (Pearlie Mae, Annie and Jessie). He is survived by two daughters, Mary "Dru" Hooper and husband, Ernest, of Panama City and Susan Pitts and husband, Dennis, of Carrollton, Ga.; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ruth Bragg of Panama City and several nephews and nieces.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 16 at the funeral home prior to the service. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Serving as active pallbearers will be Dennis Pitts, Ernie Hooper Jr., Chris Pitts, Ryan Pitts, Ernie Hooper III and Charlie Byram.

Donations may be made to the Bill Turner Evangelistic Association, 2219 Wyatt Place Road, Louisville, GA 30434 or Agape Hospice Care Foundation, 126 W. Montgomery St., Villa Rica, GA 30180 in memory of James A. Hesters.