Colonel James Leroy Jester's obituary , Passed away on January 12, 2024 in Amarillo, Texas

Colonel James Leroy Jester

January 12, 2024

Amarillo, Texas

Colonel James Leroy Jester's obituary , Passed away on January 12, 2024 in Amarillo, Texas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors

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Colonel James Leroy Jester

January 12, 2024

Amarillo, Texas

James Leroy Jester Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Leroy Jester of Amarillo, Texas, born in Clovis, New Mexico, who passed away on January 12, 2024, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Jester (Buck) and Viola Jester (Polly). He is survived by: his wife Linda Palmateer of Amarillo; his children, Tonya Cordell (Cole) of Choctaw, OK and Dr. Shaun Jester (Lara) of Dumas, TX; and his siblings, Melvin Jester (Virginia) of Cuero, TX, Janice Gossett (Leroy) of Ft Worth, TX and Sharon Cole (Ron) of Newnan, GA.. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

If you would like to make a donation in memory of James, please do so to Coulter Road Baptist Church of Amarillo or to the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center in Dumas, TX.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors



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Jan 19

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Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home
2800 Paramount Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79109

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Jan 20

Funeral service

Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel
2800 Paramount Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79109

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