Paul Bradford Kesterson, 90, of Covington, died May 15, 2018 at LewisGale Hospital-Alleghany. He was the husband of Imogene Stoutamyre Kesterson for 70 years.
Mr. Kesterson was born July 6, 1927, in Augusta County, a son of the late Bruce A. Kesterson and Susan Hess Kesterson. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the United States Navy. Mr. Kesterson was retired from the Virginia State Police with thirty three years of service. He enjoyed tractor pulling, going to D&J Family Restaurant and later, the Downtown Diner. Paul was a member of Fletcher Chapel United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Kesterson was preceded in death by an infant son, Mark Hampton Kesterson; brother, Elwood; and sister, Katherine; and grandson, Timothy Shuping.
In addition to his wife, Imogene, Mr. Kesterson is survived by his sons, Bruce Kesterson of Covington and Steven Kesterson and wife, Joyce, of Bedford County; daughters, Linda K. Walker of Savannah, Georgia, and Laura Shuping, of Chantilly, Virginia; grandchildren, Mary Hoel, Melissa Kesterson, Danielle Milito, Jason Shuping, Christopher Shuping, and Iva Shuping; great-grandchildren, Hunter Kohen and Autumn Milito. Also surviving are two nieces and one nephew.
A funeral service will be conducted Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Loving Funeral Home with Rev. Nancy Palmer officiating.
Pallbearers will be selected from friends and family attending the service.
The family will receive friends from11:30 a.m. until time of the service.
Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.

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