Kenneth H. Lester Sr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Kenneth H. Lester Sr. of Columbia, South Carolina, who passed away at the age of 83, on March 10, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kenneth H. Lester Sr. to show support.

In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Kenneth H.'s spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lonnie H. Lester and Polly Woodall Lester; and his brother John Robert Lester (Jane). He is survived by: his significant other Rose Nell Bruorton; his children, Kristine Lester Long of Chapin, Kenneth Harrison Lester, Jr. of Irmo and Kelli Lester Lash (Pete) of Charlotte, NC.; and his siblings, Dicke Lester (Evelyn) of Myrtle Beach, Lon Lester (Laura) of Cherry Grove and Flo Lester Vinson (Jay) of Florence.

Memorials may be made to Ashland United Methodist Church (https://www.ashlandumc.org) or via mail to 2600 Ashland Road, Columbia, SC 29210 or to the National Kidney Foundation or via mail to Attn: Gift Processing, National Kidney Foundation HQ, 30 East 33rd Street, NY, NY 10016. Please advise Nell Lester if you donate via mail.