Obituary: The Eldon Advertiser, June 1988 Roy Ray Jester, 84, died Monday, June 13, 1988 at the Miller County Nursing Home near Tuscumbia. He was born Sept. 12, 1903 in Hoecker to William and Alvia Carrender Jester. He lived most of his life in Eldon and was retired from the Rock Island Railroad. Mr. Jester was a member of the Spring Valley Church in Henley. Surviving him are a daughter, Audrey Davis of Columbia; a brother, Willard Jester of Eldon; two sisters, Ruth Davis of Eldon and Myrtle Gillpin of Russellville; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Private funeral services were held Wednesday in Columbia. Graveside services were held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Greenmore Memorial Park in Barnett with the Rev. Jack Riley officiating. Arrangements were by Parker Funeral Service of Columbia. The family suggests any memorial contributions be made to the American Legion.