Sherman Lester Jr.

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Sherman Neal Lester, Jr. 89 of Augusta, Georgia, died Thursday night, June 26, 2014. He was born August 7, 1924 in Staunton, VA to the late Sherman Neal and Mamie Livik Lester and was also preceded in death by his wife Rosemary Gambill Lester, a sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Carl Wiggins. He served as a Deacon and Elder of Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church in Augusta, GA. He grew up in Jacksonville, FL., served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII, and graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee in 1951 where he met his wife Rosemary Gambill who he married that fall. He worked for Bell South, now AT&T for 40 years until his retirement. He was a devoted Florida Gator fan, enjoyed golf, and fishing. In 1955 he helped the Augusta National Club set up a score reporting system and served as a Masters Tournament Official 46 years overseeing the Scorers. He also enjoyed officiating high school football games. He is survived by a devoted wife of 23 years, Lois Lester of Augusta, two sons, Tom (Edith) and Lee Lester both of Chattanooga, a step-daughter, Anne Cornelison, N.J.; a step-son, Paul Cornelison (Beth) of Lousianna; two granddaughters, Margaret and Catie Lester; a step-grandson, Jeffery Cornelison; and nephew Robert Wiggins (family) FL. A memorial service will be conducted at Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, Augusta, GA at 11:00 am, Monday, June 30. A graveside service will be conducted, at 11:00 am, Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Mt. Harmony Cemetery in Niota, TN. with Rev. Les Rust officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to the Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church or a charity of your choice. You may sign the guest register at www.smithfuneral&cremationservicesofathens.com. Smith Funeral & Cremation Services of Athens is serving the family of Sherman Neal Lester, Jr.