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Keith Lester Obituary
Keith was a member and deacon at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, and an employee of Mundet Inc. for nearly 30 years. He was an avid sports fan and was active in basketball, softball and golf. He officiated at many basketball and softball games for church and youth leagues around the area. He was also a devoted fan of the UNC Tar Heels basketball program. Keith was very fond of his horse, Cisco, and his dog, Ranger, but above all, loved his wife and his children very much.
He is survived by his wife, Dianne Harrison Lester; sons, Keith Wade Lester Jr. and Ryan Scott Lester; and daughter, Jessika Bree Lester. He is also survived by his parents, Audrey R. and William M. Lester; brothers, William E. "Billy" Lester and wife, Rosemary, and Charles Richard Lester and wife, Lorraine; sister, Pamela Lester Rose and husband, Jeff; mother and father-in-law, Doris and Leonard F. Harrison; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Colonial Heights. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with Pastors Jeff Ginn, Curtis Barnes and Jon Dundalow officiating. Interment will follow at Southlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 3110 Greenwood Ave., Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
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Susan Demshar
December 30, 2024
Good morning, beautiful angel...think of you often.
Buck Bottoms
January 16, 2010
Richard and Pam,
I am so sorry to hear about Keith. I pray that God will be with all that are left to cherish his memories.
Sincerely,
Buck Bottoms
Kelli Ezzell - Atchison
January 12, 2010
Diane,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family for strength and comfort.
January 8, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God watch over you and give you strength during this difficult time.
Carol Mingea, Cameron, and Mandy Hiott (members of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church)
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Easter Family
January 7, 2010
To Diane and family, we are deeply saddened of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
With deepest sympathy,
Datia, DaVion , Portia, David
January 7, 2010
Audrey and Sonny,We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Paige Gupton Beach and Mike Beach
January 7, 2010
Thinking of you and your family during your time of loss,Wendell and Queen.
Kimberly Brooks Spiers
January 7, 2010
To All Members of the Lester Family,
My heart has been heavy since hearing the sad news this weekend. Keith was my very first crush at the skating rink at age 11--so cute and clean cut, and that SMILE. I'll always remember the fun we all had during that very simple time in our lives. May God Bless you all with peace and faith.
Sheree (Massey )Fournerat
January 7, 2010
Uncle Sonny, Aunt Audrey, Billy, Richard and Pam, my prayers and sympathy are with you. Keith was always a fun loving rascal as a boy. Years ago when we moved to Texas, I brought with me a jacket that was one of his hand-me-downs. Wearing it was like getting a hug.
Seeing him scowl when Grandma called him "Keitheeeeeeee" always brought a smile to my face and I will forever remember him as 'little Keitheeeeeeee'.
I know that he grew to be a fine man and that Diane and his children will always feel his loss.
May God be with you all and give you comfort and peace in your time of sorrow. God Bless.
Allen, Liz and Lauren Marshall
January 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family in this time of loss. May Isaiah 41:10 reassure you that God holds you in the palm of His hand and will give you comfort, strength and peace.
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Isa. 41:10
Thomas Clay
January 7, 2010
To Diane and family,our prayers are with you and your family.
Thomas Clay and family
Thmes Clay
January 7, 2010
To Diane and family our prayers are with you in the time of your loss.
Thomas Clay and family
Steve and Kay Knowles
January 6, 2010
Sonny and Audrey
We are so sorry to hear about Keith.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Dale & Wayne Henshaw
January 6, 2010
"To the Lester Family-We are so very sorry for your loss. Remember to Cherish your Memories. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love Dale and Wayne Henshaw
Debbie Hammond
January 6, 2010
To Uncle Sonny, Aunt Audrey, Billy, Richard, and Pam, I can't find the words to express my heartfelt sympathy. To Diane and his children, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through the loss of your husband and father.
Rebecca (Vaughan) Daniels
January 6, 2010
The Lester Family,
I am very saddened to hear about Keith. I will always remember the school days with him and many years ago skating at Highway Arean in Colonial Heights. May God take care of you and walk you through this difficult time.
Vanessa Gholson
January 6, 2010
My heart was truly saddened to learn of the passing of Keith we attended high school together I can still see him running up and down the basketball court as a general.Keith was such a loving person and would light up the room with that golden smile and would do anything to help somebody.I will alway remember him trying to do this dance called the bump one day in gym class.If there truly is a heaven I know Kith is there right now smiling down waiting to be reunited with all of us. God Bless each of you and know that my prayers are with you.
BONNIE NOTO
January 6, 2010
TO THE ENTIRE LESTER FAMILY..MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AT THIS THIS TIME OF LOSS. I KNOW HE IS LOOKING DOWN FROM HEAVEN AND SMILING.
I am blessed to have known such a wonderful person. Way back from skating days to watching and cheering on our daughters at the Horse Shows.
IT MAKES ME SMILE TO REMEMBER HOW COMPETITIVE WE ALL WERE TO WIN THAT BLUE HE WAS ALWAYS THERE TO CHEER Brittany on. He was all about the kids and he will be truly missed .
Dianne & Family if you ever need anything please know that we are here.
BONNIE & BRITTANY, COREY NOTO
Katy Belcher
January 6, 2010
To the Lester Family-I am so very, very sorry for your loss. I knew Keith and Pam from Sutherland Manor Swim Club.We were there every summer when we were growing up. Those days are cherished memories. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dennis and Diane Parmenter
January 6, 2010
Diane and family, God is with you be strong in His love. He will help you through this tragedy.
Valerie, Alex, Patrick & Grace Dennis
January 6, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My children were blessed to have Keith help them and referee during the basketball season at church. He was always smiling and had great words of encouragement for everyone. Grace especially always looked forward to seeing Mr. Keith. He is greatly missed.
Sheri Young Hamilton
January 6, 2010
Lester Family,
We were all sad to hear of Keith's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this tragic time. God be with you all. Growing up with Keith and the entire Lester family was wonderful. Growing up in Warrington Heights was the best. We had the best group of kids all in one subdivision. No one can take those fun childhood memories away. I remember as a little girl having the biggest crush on him and couldn't wait to ride my bike down the big hill to see Pam with hopes Keith would be home. All the fun times at the skating rink and our families watching baseball games together and playing cup ball behind Noldes Bakery. I was happy to see him this year on Christmas Eve in the mall shopping, his smiling face, his grin was the best, we chatted hugged and wished both our families a very Merry Christmas. I pray for you all as he will be missed and loved by all.
Love,
Sheri (Young)& Jeff Hamilton, Tracy Young Koontz & Hank Young, Mike and Randy Traylor, Henry Young and Peggy Bolster. Our deepest sympathy from our family to yours.
January 6, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss, Our prayers go out to your family, Diane and the kids may GOD comfort you and your family in your time of need. Christian love and prayers are with you always..
Cordially,
Todd,Wendy,Aaron&Adam Morgan
January 5, 2010
Sonny and Audrey, May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Kevin Lloyd (Dinwiddie, VA)
Buddy & Joy Wright
January 5, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Keith would pull up some times if he saw Buddy in the yard. Allways in a happy mood. They talked trucks. He seemed to be so nice. My heart breaks for his family.
Gary Morrisette
January 5, 2010
KJ, Jamie and I grieve with you and your family.Our pray is that the comfort of the Lord would come upon you.He never leaves or forsakes us and only he can heal your wounds.Praise the name of Jesus forever.We love you brother.....
Kevin Lloyd
January 5, 2010
Sonny and Audrey, May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Clark & Amy Meadows
January 5, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I had personally spoken with Keith several times over the past few months about his family. Please know that Keith loved his family more than anything else on this earth. I am so deeply saddened at the loss of a fellow Deacon and Christian Brother. I will always remember the smile, kind words, and the love for his children he seemed to always express when we talked. Sonny....you done good brother! May God wrap his tender arms around you all and remember; “For he has not despised or disdained the suffering of the afflicted one; he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help.” Ps 22:24
Cathy and David Riggs
January 5, 2010
Lester Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family! We will always remember Keith's bright smile, his love for God and his family!
Loren Piotrowski (Belcher)
January 5, 2010
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Though I went to high school with Diane, I remember seeing Keith and Pam at the pool everyday in Sutherland where I grew up. Then when my daughter, Rachel, started pre school, all I heard about was Miss Diane and Mr. Keith. Keith always smiled at her, and I told her that I knew him when I was her age. He helped out at the daycare so much, to this day she thinks he's the photographer there.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John 14:2
Loren Belcher Piotrowski and Frank Piotrowski and Rachel
Barbara and J C King
January 5, 2010
Sonny and Audrey, our hearts ache for you both. We never knew your children but we did know both of you from childhood and always thought of both of you with the warmest of thoughts. May God be beside you and lead you and your family through this most heartbreaking time.
Carol Adkins-Royster
January 5, 2010
To the Lester Family. My heart aches for you for your loss. I knew Keith thru school and thru Town and Country Vet Clinic where I use to work. Keith would bring his lab puppies there when he use to breed. I always remember him with a smile on his face and kinds words. May you find comfort in knowing that he is in God's hands now and we will all see him again someday. I pray that God will comfort you all during this difficult time.
Kim Johnson
January 5, 2010
Diane I am so very sorry,If you or the kids need anything we are here for you always, Love The Johnson Family
Robert, Kim, Karleigh and Ryan
Randi Hogan
January 5, 2010
Ryan, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I had the chance to meet him during softball season, he was such a nice person. My thoughts are with you.
Shannon Perry
January 5, 2010
Dianne, KJ, Ryan, and Jessika
We are so sorry for your loss! Dianne-remember I told you whenever you need me or just to talk, come over or call me anytime day or night!! We will always be there for y'all! Love,
James, Shannon, Erik, and Sydney
Elizabeth & John Howell
January 5, 2010
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
David Walwer
January 5, 2010
To The Lesters,
I can't think of Keith without seeing his smile, He loved his family and would light up whenever he spoke of you all. We always talked about trucks, horses or sports whenever we got to see each other. I will miss him as I know you all will too.
Tina Hale-Sampson
January 5, 2010
I was very saddened to read the news of Keith's passing today. It is not often that I check the progress index, but when I do it is the obituaries I go to read. I have not lived in Virginia for many years and recently thought of the Keith family when visiting my great aunt Ercelle Young. I was shocked to find that her grandaughter Noelle had married the very child that I remember Rosemary carrying so many years ago! It had brought many fond memories of Moe and Billy. I also remember long before that...skating..always going skating and waiting ..and hoping that Keith would ask me to skate on "couples only". I am only sorry to have never known him as a grown man, father and husband...just a young boy. From all the many posts it is evident that he grew to be a great man. I am sorry for your loss.
Victor & Lynda Slade
January 5, 2010
We are so HEART Broken and GRIEVE with and for each of you.Keep your faith in GOD he will take care of the rest.We truly sorry and pray for each of you find comfort and peace.We love you all, please let us know if there is anything we can do.
January 5, 2010
Bill and Audrey,God Bless you and your family.You are all in our prayers.Mickey and Janet Janosik
Connie Harris
January 5, 2010
Diane I am so saddened by your loss. I smile when I think of Keith and the years you had together. Please take comfort in his love for you and your children. May the love of the Lord, friends and family carry you through your grief.
I will keep you in my prayers.
Lisa Bunch
January 5, 2010
We were so saddened to learn of your loss. Keith was always so cheerful and had a beautiful smile. Lean on the love of your family and friends. Keep God close and He will carry you.
Steve, Lisa, Lindsay, and Taylor Bunch
Emily Williams
January 5, 2010
Keith Lester Family,
Although far away, I have many treasured memories of Keith. He loved his family so very much and never missed an opportunity to let us know.
Robert (Mac) Porter
January 5, 2010
My heart goes out to the family during this time of need. Keith was a great person who I will always remember for having a kind word and a smile for me whenever our paths would cross. He will be missed by all that knew him!
Sharon Smith
January 5, 2010
Bill & Audrey and the entire Lester Family.
Please know that my heart goes out to all of you during this most difficult time. I pray for comfort and peace in your hearts while you mourn and heal through Keith's passing.
God bless you all and keep you in his faith!
January 5, 2010
Diane,Children, Mr.and Mrs.Lester,I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Linda King Cothron
Tricia Graham
January 5, 2010
To the entire Lester Family, please know how very sorry I am for your loss. Keith was a wonderful man and is truly missed. May God keep you wrapped in His arms during this most difficult time and always. Tricia Graham and Family (Dinwiddie, VA)
MARTHA HOUSTON
January 5, 2010
TO THE LESTER FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF ONE OF MY GREAT FRIENDS YEARS AGO BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN, I PRAY THAT GOD WILL WATCH OVER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND KEEP YOU IN PEACE. I LOVE ALL OF YOU AND I WILL NEVER FORGET THE TIMES WE SPENT TOGETHER AND YOU MR AND MRS LESTER TAKING CARE OF MY WONDERFUL SON JEFFREY. I HAVE BEEN IN YOUR SHOES AND I KNOW GOD WILL BRING YOU COMFORT. I LOVE YOU ALL
Brandy Flores
January 5, 2010
Dianne and children, I am so sorry for your loss, you and Keith were very good and comforting to me, I keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Please call if you need anything. God Bless.
Howard & Pam Burnette
January 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cindy Hanford.Newton
January 5, 2010
Uncle Sonny,Aunt Audrey,Billy,Richard,Keith And Pam, I too will cherish all the memories our families shared while we were growing up, especially running up and down grandma's stairs and roller skating. I've been very fortunate to be part of your family and to have you there when I needed comfort for my own pain and loss. Please know that I love all ya'll very much. I'll miss Keif{as Aunt Audrey would call him} alot but I know he's in good hands and will never hurt again.
Troy Adams
January 5, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Keith was a wonderful man. My husband knew him more than I did but as a parent I remember him umpiring the little league games and helping the kids with their swing and encouraging them that next time they would hit the ball. Keith was a very special person and he will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, may GOD bless everyone of you!
Troy and Amy Adams
WHF Coach
Anna Eley-Babb and Jessi Eagle
January 5, 2010
Dianne, KJ, Ryan, Jessika, Sonny, Audrey -- We are so heart broken and grieve with/for each of you -- There are no words to comfort -- Keep your faith and God will take care of the rest! We are truly sorry and pray for each of you to find comfort and peace.
January 5, 2010
To Bill, Audrey, and the entire Lester family, please know all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss and hope your faith in God will comfort you and help you find peace in this terribly difficult time. Keith was a wonderful person and we were terribly saddened to hear of his passing. Please call us at anytime if we can help you in anyway.
The entire family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Harry and Kathy Baird
Colonial Heights, Virginia
Patricia Hamilton
January 5, 2010
Diane, KJ, Ryan, Jessika, parents and other family,
So sorry for your lose, I know all of you are hearbroken. Please allow GOD to get all of you through this and if I can do anything for any of you please call.
Take care and love each other....Patricia Hamilton
Kristy Lundie
January 5, 2010
Mr Keith will be greatly missed! He used to help at the daycare the kids love him he was a wonderful man. Our prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow-
Tammy Crawford (Durham)
January 5, 2010
Diane and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Diane, I can remember you calling Keith on the payphone at lunch when we were in High School. May God bless you and keep you.
JB & REGENA GOODMAN
January 5, 2010
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE CHILDREN AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY. KEITH WILL BE MISSED.. JB & REGENA GOODMAN,DINWIDDIE,VA
Hattie Bonner (classmate)
January 5, 2010
To The Lester Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will strengthen you and may he find a comforting place in your hearts at this difficult time. Keith, will be greatly missed.
January 5, 2010
There are few words to really convey how sad we are for you. So just know that you ALL are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jessika! We are here for you, all you have to do is knock on the door. We love you.
The Townsend Family (Pam, Mikaela, Paul)
Robert and Cindi Thomas
January 5, 2010
God Knows
You have my deepest sympathy,
but it really doesn't help.
Your grief goes beyond
what words can express.
There's nothing anyone can say,
and nothing we can do
to heal your broken heart
or take away your pain.
Let God take you in His arms
and cover you with His love.
He knows the depth of your grief
and only He can give you peace.
He knows it will take time
for your heart to heal, and
your loved one has a place
that no one else can fill.
If there's any comfort let it be in this,
your loved one is with Jesus,
in a home that's filled with bliss.
There are no tears in Heaven,
no more heartache and no pain,
only love and happiness
for all eternity.
We must go on living and
do the best we can,
then when Jesus calls our name
we will be with them again.
May the family find comfort in the many great memories shared with Keith.Praying that God will embrace the family and may they draw strength needed to heal.Keith was loved and will be sadly missed by all...
Belinda Evans
January 5, 2010
I'm very sorry about your loss. I only knew Keith a little but whenever I did see him he would speak. He was a very nice guy as well as the whole family. I have known Audrey & Sonny for years and I feel so fortunate for that. You are two wonderful people. You and your family have my deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow.
Joyce Stanifer Wallace
January 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are for all the family members involved upon the loss of Keith in your life.
Virginia Neece
January 5, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 5, 2010
Diane, KJ, Ryan and Jessica
May God be with you to help you with your sorrow.
You are in our prayers.
Al, Brenda, Benjamin and Alex Thompson
Amy Newcomer (reuss)
January 5, 2010
My prayers go i out to the family.I use to work with Kieth years ago, i was a security officer at mundet and im so sorry for your loss.
Randy & Karen Tench
January 5, 2010
Dianne and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and please let us know if there is anything we can do. God Bless you!
January 5, 2010
My heart is broken to learn of Keith's passing. I can still remember us running up and down Grandma's stairs, swimming and roller skating. What great memories I will cherish.
God bless your family and friends.
Doug & Susan Massey Demshar
Spring, TX
Wayne Williamson
January 5, 2010
Keith was a great guy. I know he loved Jesus and his family most of all. I remember his competitive nature and his love for sports. To his family, you have my sincere and heartfelt sympathies. May God in His love and grace comfort you during this time.
Love in Christ,
Wayne Williamson Jr. and Family
Sandra Stell
January 5, 2010
My prayers are with all of the family.
January 5, 2010
My heart is broken to learn of Keith's passing. I can still remember us running up and down Grandma's stairs, swimming and roller skating. What great memories I will cherish.
It will always make me smile to remember when we moved to Texas, Keith thought we all lived like JR Ewing and that we rode horses to work and school. He thought it was so cool to have cousin's living in Texas.
God bless your family and friends.
Doug & Susan Massey Demshar
Spring, TX
JB & REGENA GOODMAN
January 5, 2010
OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. KEITH WAS A WONDERFUL MAN AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
January 5, 2010
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss although I hadn't seen Keith in many years I know what a great person he was and what a wonderful family. May God be with you all to help you find Peace in such a difficult time.
Dana White (May)
Phillip,Kim,JP & Cody Wilkinson
January 5, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bill & Doris Robinson
January 5, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
CATHY WILSON
January 5, 2010
I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I GRADUATED WITH KEITH FROM DHS 1979. HE WAS VERY WELL LIKED AND VERY POPULAR. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.
Kathy Rainey
January 5, 2010
I remember riding the bus to high school with Keith. He always had a smile and a laugh to share.
My prayers are with you all.
The Sheets
January 5, 2010
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
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