James Lester's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2019 in Metropolis, Illinois

James Lester

December 12, 1929 - October 9, 2019 (89 years old)

Metropolis, Illinois

James Lester's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2019 in Metropolis, Illinois

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Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home

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James Lester

December 12, 1929 - October 9, 2019 (89 years old)

Metropolis, Illinois

James Lester Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 9, 2019 we had to say goodbye to James Lester (Metropolis, Illinois), born in Springfield, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Lester to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gilbert P. Lester and Mary Angela Edwards; and his siblings, Marjorie Renner, Janet Lester, Edith Causie and George Lester.

He is survived by: his wife Judy Pat; his children, Scott Lester (Terri) of Burleson Texas, Janet Foster (John) of Metropolis, Laurie Glass (David) of Metropolis and Ann Husk (Mark) of Paducah, Kentucky; his grandchildren, Daniel Lester (Desiree) of Glen Rose, Andrew Lester of Glendale, Eli Glass of St. Louis, Josiah Husk (Lauren) of Lebanon, Erin Lester of Burleson, Quincy Glass of Lexington and Stephen Husk (Kathleen) of Grand Haven, Michigan; his great grandchildren, Alyssa, Kinley Lester, Jethro, Chloe Husk, Samuel and Evelyn Husk; and his brother-in-law Duane Causie of Auburn, CA. He is also survived by cousins and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jim's name to First United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 100 East 5th Street, Metropolis, Illinois 62960 or Friends of Ft. Massac, c/o Mike Korte, 308 Oak Drive, Metropolis, Illinois 62960.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home



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100 E 5th St, Metropolis, IL 62960

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100 E 5th St, Metropolis, IL 62960

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