Alvin "Bud" Bester, 71, of Gulfport, Mississippi born July 31, 1949, to Mrs. Gussie Bradley Bester and Mr. Fisher Lee Bester in Rose Hill, Mississippi. He was a life long Mississippi resident. Mr. Bester transitioned from labor to rest Sunday, April 25, 2021.

Bud, as he was affectionately known attended North Gulfport High School and later obtained employment with Coastal Marine as a Welder. He enjoyed nature  and found great joy in simply being outdoors. One of his many hobbies was fishing. There was something about the calmness of the water and anticipation of the next big catch. Bud's family meant a great deal to him and spending time with them proved to bring him nothing less than sheer joy. Bud will be missed, but his family is comforted by the moments that they were blessed to share with him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, AKeasha Bester; siblings, Lee Bradley, Mary Helen Mosley.

He is survived by his loving and devoted life partner for more than 40 years, Sherryl Thompson- Mississippi; his children, Vincent Tillman- Louisiana, Antonio Lindsey, Adrian Bester- both of Alabama, Damaro Thompson, DaShawn Thompson, and Monica Bester- all of Gulfport; siblings, Barbara McGrew, Opal Evans, Fred L. Bester, Kenneth Bester (Lillie), Delbert Bester (Ellia)- all of Mississippi, LyCurtis Bester (Sarah), Ruby Bell Jones, Ethell Jackson, Delsia Davis, and Michael Bester (Tikki)- all of Georgia; six grandchildren, LaTela Bester, Bishop Thompson, Khyri Thompson, Brelyn Thompson, TyAnnis Waymon, and Dontavius Wright; 2 great grandchildren, Keylan Bester and Kareem Thompson, and a host of other relatives and friends.