James Thomas Jester “JJ” age 62, of St. Marie, Montana passed away on January 24, 2023 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana.
James was born on January 29, 1960 in Arab, Alabama to parents James Howard Jester and Aldie Mae (Staggs) Jester. He graduated from Arab High School in 1978.
James was a great family man and loving father. He married Brenda McDaniel in 1999 and the couple had three children together, from previous marriages. James was a Navy Veteran, who served his country proudly.
James was a social, active man who was deeply involved in Cancer and Multiple Sclerosis awareness for most of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and wood working. His family and friends will always remember him as a funny and loving, caring person. If you knew James you knew he was a very special person and if he loved you, you knew you were truly loved.
James is survived by his wife, Brenda Jester of St. Maire, Montana; his daughters, Amy Spangler and Amber Goodwin; his son, Dakkota Jester; grandchildren: Connar Garza, Bentley Garza, Dillon Goodwin, Braxton Goodwin, and Hunter Jester; his husky, Chinook; sisters, Patricia Veeder, Joni Black, and Jeni Jester; brother, Arnold Jester and a bunch of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceding him in death are his parents: Howard James Jester and Aldie Mae Jester; brothers, Clyde Slaton and Donnie Slaton.
Family will receive friends with a time of sharing at Bell Mortuary 2:00 p.m., on Friday, February 3, 2023. All are welcome to attend and celebrate James’ life. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmorutarymontana.com. The family would like to thank everyone that was part of our lives through JJ’s life. Donations can be sent to The Glasgow Clinic at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, 621 3rd Street South, Glasgow, Montana 59230.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
2:00 p.m.
Friday February 3, 2023
Bell Mortuary
701 Second Avenue South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
2:00 p.m.
Friday February 3, 2023
Bell Mortuary
701 Second Avenue South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
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Stephanie McDaniel says
I’ve never met JJ in person, however he and Brenda and I have chatted many times on video calls. He was the sweetest man and had a wonderful sense of humor. He loved his family with all his heart. I admired his strength and his positive outlook even battling cancer and living with MS. I know he will be missed so much, but remember Brenda, as long as you carry them with you, in your heart, he’ll always be with you. I love you Brenda.