Robert Lane "Bobby" Lester

Robert Lane "Bobby" Lester obituary, Wylliesburg, VA

Robert Lane "Bobby" Lester

Robert Lester Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wood Funeral Service - Chase City on Dec. 10, 2025.
Robert Lane "Bobby" Lester, age 84, of Wylliesburg passed away December 9, 2025. He was a retired employee of Burlington Industries, a member of Wylliesburg Baptist Church and enjoyed playing music. Above all, Bobby loved his family deeply. He is preceded in death by his wife, Pam Lester, a great grandchild, Stephen Clay and daughter, Della Hatcher (Floyd). Bobby is survived by children, Marshall Taylor "Peanut", Wanda Bowers (Marvin), James Taylor "Tic" (Connie), David Lester "Wayne"; grandchildren, James White, Sr. "JC" (Michelle), Theresa Jarrett, Vincent Taylor, Tonya Oliver, Jennifer Clay (Ronnie), Katrina Burch; great grandchildren, Justice Rawlings (Terrell), Cody White, Josh Ellis, Makayla Burch, Morgan Burch, Cade Burch, Sarah Clay, Hillary Nelson, Danen Jenkins, James White, Jr. "JJ"; great great grandchildren, Kaylee Welker, Terrell Rawlings, Kaysen Rawlings, and Christian Rawlings. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Wylliesburg Baptist Church Cemetery. Wood Funeral Service is serving the family. Condolences may be expressed at www.woodfuneralservice.com

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