Philip Claude Jester, 81, of Owings passed away April 5, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born June 4, 1943 in Norfolk ,VA to Herbert Raymond and Mary Rebecca (Jenkins) Jester. Phil graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1961 and then went on to join the United States Army. He was honorably discharged on September 22, 1964. He married Linda Bassett in October of 1968 and they lived in Dunkirk for 28 years, before moving to Owings, where they have resided for the past 24 years. Phil worked for Verizon Wireless as a cable technician for many years, retiring in 2001. He volunteered at horse rescue farms with his grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. He looked forward to annual holiday events like pumpkin carving, Easter egg dying and decorating the Christmas tree with his children and grandchildren. He loved having family pancake dinners and was at every event and game for his grandchildren. He will be remembered for his love of his family and great sense of humor.

Phil is survived by his wife, Linda Jester, children Kimberly Jester Wert of Annapolis and Keith Jester and wife Melanie of Chesapeake Beach. Also surviving are grandchildren Brittany Murphy, Kelsi Dawson (Sam), Jacob Murphy, Alexus Langham (Chase), Nicholas Wert, and Emily, Alissa and Olivia Jester, great-grandchildren Liam, Cole, Quinn, Charlotte and Walker, brother David Jester and sisters Debbie Thomas and Pam Hager.