Obituary for James Kennith Lester
James Kennith Lester, age 84 of Dublin passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born June 27, 1936 in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, he was the son of the late Grat Walker Lester and Della Mae Vencill Lester. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ann Ray Lester; and fourteen siblings.
He was retired from Volvo with over 25 years of service. He attended the Newbern Church of God.
He is survived by
Children-
James Darrell Lester and wife, Abi-Christiansburg
Kimberly Branson and husband, Michael- Missouri
Jamie Shawn Lester and wife, Amanda- Dublin
Nine Grandchildren
One Great Granddaughter
Sister– Louise Rupert and husband, Clyde- Woodbridge, VA
Brother- Eugene Lester- Manassas, VA
Funeral services will be Thursday, 2:00 p.m. June 17, 2021 at the Newbern Church of God, Wilderness Road, Newbern with Pastor Bucky Cruff officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church.
To sign the online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneral home.com
Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family
Betty Anne Messina
June 15, 2021 @ 11:45 pm
Thought and prayers for all family members of our former Volvo co-worker…what a good man Mr. Lester was, and it wasn’t long ago that I saw him and we spoke…
The Lord has acquired a new angel…✝💜✝
Lisa perdue
June 21, 2021 @ 3:03 pm
I will miss seeing him come by at the bank! I knew he didn’t feel well! Prayers to all