Jimmy

Nester

Mr. Jimmy Nester, age 88, of Hazlehurst, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Community Hospice in Vidalia.

He was born on October 27, 1938, in Kemper County, Mississippi to the late Judson Kiram Nester and Geneva Alexander Nester. He was Baptist by faith and enjoyed being outdoors. He loved raising bird dogs, quail hunting, and fishing. He also enjoyed going to flea markets and collecting antiques. He treasured spending time with his wife and loved his family dearly. He had a great sense of humor and was always good for a laugh. He will be remembered for his fun-loving personality, his love of the outdoors, and, most of all, the love he had for his family.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son-in-law, Ricky Watkins, and his siblings, Carl Nester, Jewel McAdory, John Nester and Linda Lindsey.

Mr. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mrs. Mary Peacock Nester of Hazlehurst; his daughter Angie Nester Watkins of Uvalda; nieces and nephews, Nancy and John Stack, James Nester, Mike Nester, Jerry and Deanne Nester, Algena and Randy Smith and Josh and Nannette Williams; and several great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 11:00am in the Chapel of Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home with Rev. Niles Dixon officiating.

Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Interment will follow in the Palms Memorial Garden.

Steve Underwood, Mike Nester, John Stack, Randy Smith, Josh Williams and Phillip Chapman Jr. will serve as active pallbearers.

Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home and the Nester family are in charge of arrangements.