Graveside services for Donald Arden Nester, age 83 of Manchester, will be conducted Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens with Reverend Randy Brown officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, January 4, 2016 from 5-8 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel. Mr. Nester passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Unity Medical Center in Manchester.
Mr. Nester was born December 24, 1932 in Carroll County, Virginia to the late John Kenneth and Louisa Thomas Nester. He loved spending time in the outdoors, hunting, fishing and gardening. He was known for being a caring man who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and helping his neighbors any way he could. He attended college at Virginia Tech and was an avid Hokie’s fan. Mr. Nester was a hard worker and loved building different things such as barns and rifles. Mr. Nester was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church in Manchester.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Nester was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Nester; brother, Ernest Nester. He is survived by his sons; Gary Nester (Tracy) of Manchester, David Nester (Mary Kay) of Jefferson City; grandchildren, Laura Gann, Kyle Nester, Brandon Nester, Baylee Nester, Lauryn Gann; sister-in-law, Susan Nester.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Manchester Public Library and/or the Coffee County Humane Society.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Adell Colyar.