James Wayne Kesterson

October 15, 1967 - January 18, 2013
James Wayne Kesterson


James Wayne Kesterson, 45, of Delco, NC went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 18, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

He was born on October 15, 1967 in Richwood, WV. His father was the late Sydney James Kesterson.

He is survived by his mother Linda Kesterson of Delco, NC. He has one living son, Jessie James Kesterson of Richwood, WV; one loving brother, Robert Lee Kesterson and sister-in-law, Kelly of Riegelwood, NC; one loving sister, Lora Tharp of Richwood, WV, and two loving nieces, Tiiffany and Stephanie Tharp of Richwood, WV, three nephews, Jeramy Tharp of Richwood, WV, and Dekota and Dylan Kesterson of Riegelwood, NC; grandmother, Mildred Smith of Leland, NC, and special friend, Penny Dziembowski, many other family members and friends.

His wishes were to be cremated. His urn will be buried in Richwood, WV at a later date.

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  • January 21, 2013
    larry willis says:
    sorry for your loss james and i had alot of fun growing up on maple street he will surely be missed

  • January 21, 2013
    Misty Hall says:
    Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

  • January 20, 2013
    joann frame cutright says:
    im very sorry for your lost i didnt know him but i did know his father and mother years ago when going to school in richwood wva he will be with god and in good hands

  • January 20, 2013
    Brenda Foley Carroll says:
    I am a cousin of Kelly Kesterson… just wanted to add my condolences. So sorry for your loss and may your memories bring you and your family comfort and peace.

  • January 20, 2013
    Arlene Vogel says:
    Linda my friend...oh how sorry I am for your lost. NOTHING in this world can hurt any more than loosing your child. Wish I was there to hold your hand & give you a hug. Love you, Arlene