Funeral Services for Kenneth Bernard Hester, Sr. will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 5009 Georgia Highway 122, Hahira, Georgia 31632. His remains will lie in repose from 2:00pm until the hour of service. Interment to be held at Mt. Vienna AME Church Cemetery, 4880 Vienna Church Road, Valdosta, Georgia 31605. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00pm on Friday, August 7,  2026, at Gatlin Mortuary Chapel, 500 E. Alden Avenue, Valdosta, Georgia 31602.  Professional Services Entrusted to Alvin and Tina Lofton of Lofton Funeral Home, 334 Sunset Avenue, Newton, Georgia 39870. 229-734-4915