Mr. Jeff Kesterson
Mr. Jefferson Loyal Kesterson, age 84, resident of Gillham, Arkansas, passed from this life on Friday, March 17, 2023, in De Queen, Arkansas.

"Jeff", as his friends and family knew him, was born November 10, 1938, in Gillham, Arkansas. He was an Army Veteran and a Rancher who enjoyed spending his time on the ranch tending his cattle, and hog hunting. Jeff was known to be a good marksman and loved "doing just what he wanted to do".

Mr. Kesterson was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward and Ruth Arizona Mize Kesterson; three brothers, Coleman Kesterson, Joseph Dean Kesterson, and Basil Regil Kesterson; and his son, Jeffery Fletcher Kesterson.

He is survived by his brother, Clovis Kesterson and wife Jennifer of Vandervoort, Arkansas; and his son, Clint Todd Kesterson of De Queen, Arkansas; as well as a numerous nephews and nieces.

The family wishes to extend their deepest appreciation to Phillip and Kristi Frachiseur, Erin Wells, Susan Freeman, Julie Perez, and others who have supported and helped out with the ranch during Jeff's recent illness.

Memorial Services for Mr. Jeff Kesterson will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Gillham Cemetery. Inurnment will follow under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home in De Queen. You may leave a condolence online at www.chandlerfuneral.com.