Lester Arnold Tew

Lester Arnold Tew obituary, Green Cove Springs, FL

Lester Arnold Tew

Lester Tew Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Helm - Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Green Cove Springs on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Mr. Lester Arnold Tew, 82 of Penney Farms, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022. Mr. Tew was born November 16, 1939 in Ward, Alabama to parents Horace Ray and Ivy Irene (Moody) Tew. He was a member of First Black Creek Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty S. (Saunders) Tew. Survivors are his daughter, Teresa Capo of Fleming Island, son, Philip Tew of Chester, VA, sister, Joyce Eldridge of Jacksonville, and grandchildren, Philip Tew, Jr., Beverly Tew, Dana Tew, and Emily Capo. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the First Black Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Gary Melvin officiating. The family will hold a time of visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the service. Burial will follow at the First Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements under the care of Helm-Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1811 Idlewild Avenue, SR 16, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. 904-284-9696. www.helmgallagherfh.comhttp://videos.lifetributes.com/1239680
Cemetery
First Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
3904 SR 16
Penney Farms FL 32079
US
Visitation
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
First Black Creek Baptist Church
3904 SR 16
Penney Farms FL 32079
US
Funeral Service
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
11:00 AM -
First Black Creek Baptist Church
3904 SR 16
Penney Farms FL 32079
US
Funeral Home
Helm - Gallagher Funeral Home - Green Cove Springs
1811 Idlewild Avenue
Green Cove Springs FL - 32043
US
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