Edward Lee Nester

Ed “Too Tall” Nester, 53 of Hurricane passed away Thursday at his home. Born in Oak Hill he was a son of Brenda Nester and the late Kenneth Nester. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Cindy and his grandparents. A 1979 graduate of Nitro High School, he received his certificate in welding from Ben Franklin Vocational school and followed his father's footsteps beginning a 15 year career with John Amos Power Plant as a welder. He was forced to forgo this lifelong dream and accept an early retirement due to medical complications. One of Ed's favorite hobbies, was using his creative mind working with wood. As a testament to his skills, his wishing wells and log cabin playhouses can be seen in yards across the entire Kanawha valley. Defeating cancer for the third time in 1999, a double-lung transplant recipient in 2008, a brain aneurism in 2006, and most recently a leg amputation, Ed was a walking reality of the true power of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ed's true passion in life was for his family. His commitment and devotion to them was paramount. Time shared at the beach, camping, fishing, or hunting, were just some of the many memories that we have. Saying, "I have prayed to GOD that if he will allow me to see my children grow up and have families of their own then I will feel that my life was meaningful". Ed’s prayers were fulfilled. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 28 years, Janet; sons, Anthony (Valerie), Kenneth all of Hurricane; daughter, Brenda (Johnny) of Winfield; grandchildren, Mason, Addison, Brycen, and Kennan; sister, Terra of Cross Lanes; brother, John (Michelle) of Scott Depot, and Jennifer of Cross Lanes; nieces and nephew include Jonathan, Brandon, Justin, Danielle, Esabella, Payton, Amelia and Aubree. Funeral service will be held at 2pm Monday, October 13, 2014 at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family. Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane is honored to serve the Nester family.

Edward Lee Nester

October 9, 2014