Kenneth Leon

Jester

With a radiant smile and an infectious personality, Mr. Kenneth Leon Jester, brightened the lives of everyone he met. He was born on July 19. 1948, to Sallie Lucille Johnson in Griffin Spalding County, Georgia. Kenneth accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age.

Kenneth received his formal education at Fairmont High School in Griffin, Georgia. Graduating in the class of 1967. He furthered his education at Gordon College in Clayton County. After high school, Kenneth enlisted in the United States Army on July 2, 1970, and was Honorably Discharged on July 11, 1973.

Mr. Kenneth Leon Jester met the love of his life Ms. Geraldine Hamm and was united in holy matrimony on April 4, 1975, in Griffin, Georgia. Their union was blessed with one child.

A dedicated worker, Kenneth spent 29 years at United Postal Service, working as a Mail Handler. Family meant the world to Kenneth, and he cherished every moment spent with his loved ones. His devotion to them was unwavering, and nothing brought him more joy than being surrounded by family. Known for his sharp style and lively spirit. He loved his wife and his family.

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, he peacefully passed away at Emory Midtown Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. In his final moments he was comforted by his devoted wife and family. His name was called and he answered and set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sallie Lucille Johnson, brother, Carl Johnson, Jr., and his son, Rodriquez Hamm.

He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife Mrs. Geraldine Hamm-Johnson; grandchildren, Tiffany (Qua) Ambles, Dorien Hamm, Sidney Hamm, and Rodriquez Hamm, Jr.; great grandchildren, Mackenzie Harris, Morgan Newby, and Messiah Ambles; 3 sisters, Valerie Johnson, Freda Johnson, and Anethia (Stanley) Bussie; 2 brothers-in-law, Charlie Hamm and Barry (Darlene) Hamm, and sister-in-law, Jeannette Willis. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will cherish his memories forever.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, f4rom 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service with Military Honors will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Pastor Jermell Miller will Officiate and Rev. Dr. Eddie Collier is the Eulogist.