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Hubert Burton Nestor

August 15, 1930 ~ June 19, 2019

On June 19, 2019, Hubert Burton Nestor ended his earthly journey on the hill above Moatsville, WV where he began his journey 88 years ago on August 15, 1930. He was the son of the late Ottis and Mamie (Freeman) Nestor. He was a 1949 Kasson High School graduate . On June 10, 1950, he married the late Savannah Mae McVicker. Together they had seven children. Roger Nestor (deceased) and wife, Reta Jean of Belington; Nancy Righman and husband, Jerry, of Nestorville; Dewayne Nestor and wife, Teresa, of Nestorville; Cathy Nestor (deceased at birth); Gregory Nestor and wife, Carolyn, of Moatsville; Alicia Duckworth and husband, Jesse (JR) of Moatsville; and Kelli Harris and husband, Mark, of Moatsville. He is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Jared and Kim Nestor and sons, Marshall and Cade of Belington; Stephanie and Rob Deem and children, Ryder, Mackenzie and Brooklynn of Harrisville; Jennifer and Jesse McConnell and children, Jordan and Lucas, of Bear, Delaware; Nicholas and Larissa Righman of Nestorville; Jeremy and Kristin Nestor and daughters, Harper and Adler, of Beaver Creek, Ohio; Micah and Maggie Nestor and children, Mazie and Marvel of Charles Town; Whitney and Aaron Stewart and son, Tyson, of Farmington, West Virginia; Michelle and Wyatt Howe of Cookeville, Tennessee; Adam Duckworth of Moatsville; Kyle Duckworth of Moatsville; Seth Harris of Moatsville, Grant Harris of Moatsville, and Ethan Harris of Moatsville. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by brother, Delbert Nestor, and sisters, Dorothy Nestor, Ellen Moats, Lena Green, Bernice Nestor, Dollie Vincent, Treva Tenney Booth, and Linda Resch. He is also survived by brothers-in-law, James (Sut) McVicker of Clemtown, and Jackie Booth of Midway Road, and a sister-in-law, Shirley Jacobs, and husband, William, of Camp Run. Hubert was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed his large family coming home. He and Mae owned and operated Nestor Lumber Company for several years until his retirement in 1995. He enjoyed farming. He was proud of his Polled Hereford cattle, which were one of the top-performing herds in the state. After he sold his herd, he became one of the leading contract grazers in the state. He was a very conscientious and hard-working farmer, which he won many awards for. He and Mae won the Tygarts Valley Conservation Farmer of the Year Award multiple times. In 2005, they were named WV Conservation Farmer State Winner. He was a founding member of the Barbour County Livestock Association, as well as the Barbour County Parks and Recreation Commission. In the prime of his life, he helped others by either donating time, labor, or lumber. Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Friday June 21, from 3-8 pm and on Saturday June 22, from 8 am- 2 pm the service hour with Rev. Jimmie Tallman officiating. Interment will follow in the Clemtown Cemetery.

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  1. He was one of the deadliest man i know. Years ago i would got to the sawmill and get 11 load of fire wood a year ( it was $5. A load) for my boys and i He was always so nice and would tell me when he would be cutting the kind of wood i need. The guys helped load me many times.. so sad to know he is got but i know we can see him again. Prayers for all the family
    Lanette Lewis Price

  2. Thoughts and prayers for the family at this difficult time. May God bless you with peace and comfort.

  3. Dwayne, Teresa and the Nestor family: We are saddened to learn of the death of Mr. Nestor. You are in our hearts and prayers.

    Tom & Phyllis Strader

  4. Family-I moved away, but, I never forgot “the hill”. The Nestor’s were one of the reasons why.
    Barbour County’s loss is Heavens gain. What a good man!!! A Hard working man with a gracious soul and a ready smile. Raised a wonderful family that speaks volumes about the team we knew as Hubert and Mae. My mom & dad’s best friends. I can imagine them all together again right now.
    My prayers will be for all the family. Hubert has left an example of what we all can be. Love & prayers.

    Sam & Nicki Felton

  5. My sincerest condolences to the entire family. May God grant you all peace and comfort during this difficult time.

    Love and Prayers,
    Sarah

  6. It was a privilege to care for Hubert. He was a strong kind man. He will be missed. Prayers for the family.

  7. Uncle Hubert will be missed. But we will always have our great memories.
    My thoughts and prayers are with all. love you all Mary


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