MILFORD - Robert Allen Jester of Milford passed away Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2014 at Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital. He was 80. He is the son of the late Rev. Roland F. and Georganna Jester. Mr. Jester was a carpenter by trade. He was involved in construction for most of his life, and also did some masonry work. When he was not working, Mr. Jester enjoyed playing his guitar. He loved his music, and loved to play as well as sing. He also loved to make wood crafts and give them as gifts to the family. Mr. Jester looked forward to family night and spending time with his family. He loved to joke around and have a good time. He was known for pushing your buttons to get a rise out of you and had quite the ornery streak. He was a true people person and never knew a stranger. He got along with almost everyone and never hesitated to strike up a conversation. His spunky upbeat and outspoken personality will forever be missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann Jester; brothers, Edward and Virgil Jester; sisters, Isabel Morris and Violet Voshell He is survived by sons and daughter in laws, Mike (Deborah) Jester of Harrington, Thomas (Lyn) Jester of Lincoln, and Texas (Bobbie) Jester of Denton, Md.; daughters and sons in law, Candy (Neal) Carroll of Ellendale, Dale Davidson of Milford, Becky Crouse of Milford, and Margie (John) Pierson of Milford; brothers, Freddy Jester of Denton, Md.; sisters, Ruth Biddle of Felton, Della Dixon of Felton; 17 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren Services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014 at Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 South DuPont Hwy., Harrington with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Barratts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to: Melvin Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses. Arrangements are by the Melvin Funeral Home, visit our website at www.melvinfuneralhome.com for further information, leave a letter of condolence, or to send flowers.