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In addition to his parents, Lester was preceded in death by 1 sister: Neva and 1 brother: Raymond. He is survived by many friends that were his family.
Lester will be remembered for his adventurous spirit and joyful heart. He had a passion for kayaking, dancing and making people laugh. His warmth, humor, and kindness touched many lives and will be dearly missed.
At Lester's request, there will be no funeral service. A celebration of life will be held at JD's Sandwich Shop in Livingston, TN, date/time to be announced.
Lester wished to be cremated, in lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Crest Lawn funeral home Cookeville, TN to help cover his cremation expenses.
To sign the online guestbook or to send the family a message please visit www.crestlawnmemorial,com
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