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CLAUDIUS LESTER Obituary

CLAUDIUS LESTER, SR., 85, passed peacefully March 11, 2014 at his home. He was born to the late Dr. Lawrence B. and Virgin Lester on August 25, 1928. He was united in holy matrimony to Garner L Guy on March 1, 1951. With this union he leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Joyce Lester and Deborah Williams; three sons, Claudius Lester, Jr., Ernest Terry Lester, Alvin Lester; 15 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, William Lester, Lawrence Lester and Robert Lee Lester. He leaves three sisters, Marietta Bridgeforth, Dora Richardson, Virgin (Sammie) Wright; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 14 and Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15 at Mississippi Blvd. Christian Church, 7 N. Bellevue Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. E. H. Ford Mortuary 901-345-9558

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Mar. 12, 2014.

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Deborah Williams

June 21, 2014

Dad I miss you so much. It still hurts just like the night you left. I continue to pray for strength for all of us. I love you always.

Brenda Lester Jefferson

June 19, 2014

To my family in the loss of a great man (uncle)Claudius Lester. I was unaware of his death until the day before the funeral. I do aplolozie for my absence but please know that you are all in my prayers. I will always love you all.

Deborah Williams

March 19, 2014

Dad I know you are in a better place but I miss you so much. I will never forget the things you have taught me, the way you have loved me and my siblings. I pray our strength in the Lord. We were like a team and now our leader has gone home. Rest in peace dad. We love you.

Melba Matlock Durr

March 19, 2014

Condolences to the Family:
May it comfort you to know others are thinking of you at this difficult time. May peace and the Lord be with you.
From the Matlock & Burgess Family

Lynn Hunt-Neal

March 16, 2014

To the Lester Family and all loved ones of Mr. Claudius Lester, Sr.: My sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you find peace knowing that you've only lost the shell of a soul, a life, a spirit that will forever live on in your hearts and minds. Mr. Lester was truly a Family man. I had the pleasure of meeting him and being in his company only on a few occasions, and knew then that he truly loved his family; children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren alike. May your fond memories of this loving soul live on forever teaching each of you to carry the "torch" just as he did!

Sincerely,

Taylor & Celina Robinson

March 13, 2014

GOD BLESS YOU UNCLE CLAUDIUS, GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU FAMILY.

Taylor & Celina Robinson

March 13, 2014

GOD BLESS YOU UNCLE CLAUDIUS, GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU FAMILY.

Syreeta Kinnard

March 12, 2014

Praying for you family

March 12, 2014

To the Lester Family,

Sorrow is a fruit; God does not make it grow on limbs too weak to bear it.

Lean on him for strength and understanding at this time of bereavement.

Our Prayers are with you.

The Kimble & Risby Family

James E. @ Bettie F. Mabry

March 12, 2014

With sympathy and understanding at the lost of your husband, father and bother.

Regina Kuykendoll Cash

March 12, 2014

To the Lester Family, the Kuykendoll Family's prayers are with you during this difficult time! May God give you peace during your storm!

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