Dwight Monroe Jester

2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
As Dwight took his last breath on this earth, he reached out and laid his hand into the hand of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus walked him into his heavenly home, just like he always knew He would.
Dwight’s peaceful transition was on September 11th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Jennings Jester, his mother, Mildred Grissett Jester, and his brother, Ivan Jester.
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 66 years, Martha Ann Wood Jester. His son, Gregory Jester, his wife Susan and their son Ben Ivey (Carla). His daughter, Kimberly Luque and her husband Gus, their daughter Ashley Luque, their son Clay Faulkner (Chanti) and great grandchildren, Keely Leiva and Liam Faulkner. Also, a beloved son-in-law, James Faulkner.
Dwight spent his young adult life learning masonry skills from his father. He grew up in High Point, NC and graduated from High Point High School. After that, he attended High Point University where he graduated with a B.A degree in Psychology.
He joined the army in 1955, where he served as a Specialist-4 Medic. His most memorable time was the 2 years he spent in Alaska. He spoke often about his time there. Learning to live in the extreme cold made quite an impression he would never forget.
He worked as a real estate broker and appraiser. He enjoyed being a HAM radio operator and he became an award winning photographer. He had two pictures featured in the “Our State” magazine. As often as possible, Dwight and Martha took many trips, and with camera in hand, he was always ready to capture the beauty of God’s creation .
While married, supporting and raising two children, he could not ignore the calling his Father God had on his life. He willingly walked right into a unique ministry without realizing the time and commitment required of him and his wife. He also pastored “Church of God’s Love” for over 30 years. His ministry was in such demand that he received calls from all over the world. He helped so many throughout the years…too many to even count. Many that will be forever grateful for his selflessness. Many that will be forever thankful for his sacrifice and obedience to his Father God. Many will most definitely miss his presence here, but his ministry will live on in each and every life he touched.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Samaritan’s Purse P.O. Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607, to help with the destruction in Western N.C. or to Trellis Supportive Care 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

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