Mr. Tory Clarence "T.C."  Ester, age 74, passed from this life on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at approximately 6:07 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Mr. Ester was born on September 7, 1941 in Yazoo City, Mississippi to the union of Willie and Fannie McGuire Ester, Sr.   Both parents preceded him in death.

He was formerly married to Anita "Ann"  Hinton for over 21 years, she survives in Lima.

Mr. Ester worked as a contractor for the Lima News.  He was a Pitcher for the Birmingham Black Barons a semi-pro baseball team.  He is now honored in the Negro Southern League Museum in Birmingham, Alabama.  He was a member of VFW Post 1911 Auxiliary and served as the Canteen Manager.  He loved to play the game of chess and enjoyed watching sports and seeing his grandchildren play sports.  He devoted his last days to his Children and Grandchildren.

He leaves to cherish his precious memory 6 daughters;  Tonya Walker Randolph (Kevin) of Columbus, OH.  Damita Chatman (David) of Atlanta, GA. Jocelyn "Rita"  Ester-Martin, Crystal Ester and Tamara Curtis all of Lima, Ohio.  LaJuan Ester of Cincinnati, OH.   8 grandchildren;  Kortney, Jaylen, Kevin, Kameron, Kristopher, Aejha, Zenesto and Amihr and 2 great-grandchildren;  Kylie and Jacob.  5 brothers;  Willie Ester, Jr. of Lima.  James Ester (Shannon) and Henry Ester both of Houston, TX.  Melvin Ester (Annette) of Thomasville, GA.  Anthony Ester of Memphis, TN.  A sister;  Josephine Darden (William) Memphis, TN.   An uncle; John McGuire and aunt; Classie Spivey.  4 brothers-in-law; William Fred Anderson, Forest Anderson, Herbert Anderson, Glenn (Cheryl) Bennett and Joe Hinton (Marissa).   2 sisters-in-law;  Myrna Maroney (Willie) and Mona Lawrence (Frank).  A host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a brother;  Sam Ester and a brother-in-law; Arvid Bennett.  4 aunts; Nettie Davenport, Ida Smith, Odessa Reed and Sammie Spivey.