Stephen G. Jestice age 64 of Bearden, Arkansas passed away on September 9, 2023 in Bearden, Arkansas. Stephen was born April 1, 1959 at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. He graduated from McClellan High School in 1977 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Schrab; stepmother, Shirley Jestice; and brothers, Ronald E. Jestice and Michael Fay.
He is survived by three children, Stephen Jestice and Rachael Desbien (Travis) of Wakeeney, Kansas and Jeremy Jestice (Brittany) of California; father, Edward E. Jestice of Alexander, Arkansas; sister, Connie M. Bell (Mike)of Alexander, Arkansas; brothers, Jeffery L. Jestice of Alexander, Arkansas, Bradley C. Jestice (Waleska) of Alexander, Arkansas, Daniel H. West (Debbie) of Rockledge, Florida, and Aaron Schrab of Vilonia, Arkansas; eight grandchildren.
Graveside services will be announced at a later date and take place at Salem cemetery in Bearden, Arkansas. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit
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