Mr. Cleo Hester, 89, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away 1:50 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2026, at the home of his daughter.

Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements.

Cleo was born June 9, 1937, in Heber Springs, Arkansas, son of the late Walter Ray and Eva (Defoor) Hester. He was a brickmason at a steel mill and was a U.S. Army veteran. Cleo enjoyed working on lawn mowers and clocks.

He is survived by one daughter, Sherry Burnette and husband William of Union City; one son, Rodney Hester of Olathe, Kansas; four grandchildren, Gabrielle Bunn, Victoria Hester, Alex Mann and Valerie Mann; and one great grandson, Dean.

He was also preceded in death by three brothers, W.L. Hester, Clifton Hester and Clayton Hester.

Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home (731) 885-1033