Howard Lester Obituary
Howard Myles Lester, 73, died September 21, 2025.
Born in Athens, GA on January 22, 1952, Howard was a son of the late Bertha Frances Hollis and Ralph Howard Lester.
Howard worked in restaurant and food services most of his life. He worked for many years at A&A Bakery in Athens, Nana B’s Catering, Bell’s/B&T Grocery on Hawthorne Ave. and the Golden Pantry in Winterville.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Survivors include two brothers, T. Gerald Lester and William Keith Lester; nieces, Teresa Croy and Marenda Russell; nephew, Dillon (Krystal) Plyler; great nephews, Benjamin Keith Lester, Timothy Dwain Williams, Hudson James Russell and Aiden Lucas Russell.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
People and places connected with Howard
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Howard Lester
Tell your own story about Howard
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Howard Lester's name
How to support Howard's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Howard Lester's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
