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Allen C. Lester, 50, of Millbury, Ohio, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Allen was born in Welch, West Virginia on April 28, 1965, to Chester and Sarah (Jarrett) Lester. On April 28, 1990, he married the love of his life, Josefina Amaya. Allen was employed as a truck driver with Air Liquide for over 15 years. His hobbies included working on cars, watching NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt Sr., and traveling to his favorite casinos. Allen's true passion was spending time with his family, especially cooking for family barbeques and traveling to visit family in West Virginia.
Allen is survived by his wife of 25 years, Josie; mother, Sarah "Jean" Lester; children, Diana (Jerry) Pezzino, Joanna Rangel, Allen Michael (Shelbi Ivester) Lester and Jonathan Lester; grandchildren, Jordan and Isaac Pezzino and Melisant and Ramone Jr. Villolovos. Allen is also survived by many loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Chester Roy Lester and brother, Charles Michael Lester.
Friends may call at the Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Millbury Chapel, 1111 Woodville Road (east of I-280) on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Lake Township Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Allen Lester
Sue Amaya
May 29, 2023
I remember Allen´s gentle sweet spirit. Our heart goes out to the family. He is truly missed by our family, Larry & Sue
Carmellia Roberts
June 11, 2015
Craig grew up right above me on Johnnycake West Virginia. my thoughts and prayers are with the family
Marilyn Davis
June 4, 2015
Deeply sorry for your loss. Your family are in my prayers.
Douglas Castillo
June 3, 2015
I worked with Al for 11 years. He never complained and always got the job done. Our deepest sympathies are extended to his family. Rest in Peace Al.
Walt Schwall
June 3, 2015
The security department at the Traverse City, Michigan Tyson (formerly Sara Lee) plant extend our condolences, deepest sympathy to Allen's family. God bless you and we pray for the repose of his soul.
Eric King
June 2, 2015
It was a pleasure to be Allen's childhood friend and room mate in college. He will be greatly missed. He was a gentle yet giant of a man. His care and thoughtfulness for others always came through. The entire Lester family is in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss him.
Dr. Eric A. King
Mary & Pat Beck
June 2, 2015
So sorry to hear of this tragic loss of a great guy. He always had a smile on his face and friendly wave. Our thoughts and prayers for the entire Lester family during this most difficult time.
Jack Gallagher
June 2, 2015
I'm so sorry this happened. Allen was a pleasure to know and a good example of what a husband and father should be. You are all in our prayers.
Jack,Debi,Molly and Jackson
Florencio & Amber Amaya Jr.
June 2, 2015
The Amaya's in Walbridge, Oh. send our deepest sympathy and prayer for the Familia.
Florencio Amaya Jr
June 2, 2015
Tia, primos and prima's I'm so sorry for your loss. You meet people in life that your Spirit recognizes or bares witness as great people and Tio Allen was one of the greats. You can see him on the inside for who He was, and always will be to a lot of us as a great man, awesome husband to my Tia, and wonderful father to my cousins. We will miss him in the physical, but will always be with him in the spiritual!
Michelle Smolenski
June 1, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Larry n Sue Amaya
June 1, 2015
Sis n family, Sue n I are so sorry for ur loss, Allen was a great young man, a Blessing to a lot of people n a great Brother-in-law, we are truly sorry we could not make it to his funeral we will catch up with u n the family next week, he will be dearly missed.God Bless all of you.
April&Jeremy Toeppe
June 1, 2015
Very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Pam Lenning
June 1, 2015
So very, very, sorry for the loss of the Man of your life. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers always. Your friend, Pam L.
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