Wooddell B. ‘Woody’ Nester, 76, of Christiansburg, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 6, 2021.
Woody was born in Lexington, Va., on Sept. 7, 1944, to the late C. D. and Lenner Nester. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Dora W. Craig, and his father-in-law, William B. Craig.
Woody is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Cathy Nester; his sons, Michael B. Nester (Leslie Giles) and Steven C. Nester (Louis); grandchildren Maya I. Nester and Seth C. Nester; sister Joyce N. Music (Bill); brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Bill Craig (Linda) and Patty Minton (Hilton); as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, fishing buddies, and golfing cohorts.
Woody was a graduate of the National Business College and had a 40-year banking history, retiring from First National Bank/Stellar One as Executive Vice President of Operations. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir and being a member of several committees. He was also a Cub Scout Master and a long time Kiwanian, holding the position of Treasurer for several years. Woody loved to go fishing, especially the trips to Canada and the Outer Banks, and was an avid golfer.
The family received friends on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Horne Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Song and the Rev. Billy Craig officiating. Interment followed in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at New River Valley Medical Center, especially Dr. Ravi and Dr. Trivedi, and CCU nurses Nikki, Laura Beth, and Michael, as well as Brittany from PCU.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Woody’s name to the Riner Rescue Squad, 4171 Riner Road, Riner, VA 24149; or to the St. Paul United Methodist Church, 220 W. Main St., Christiansburg, VA 24073, noting in the memo line “Baby Shop or Choir.”