Lura Lee Lester
February 23, 1945 — August 26, 2020
Lura Lee Lester (“Big Man”) was born February 23, 1945 in Houston County, GA to the late Lura Lee Lester and Lillian Lester Duhart. Lura grew up in Hainesville, GA where his deepest loves were farming, animals, growing his own fruits and vegetables, fixing/collecting and racing fast cars, dancing, singing and making everyone laugh. He enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends while preparing his delicious barbecue ribs with his special secret sauce that everyone craved or making homemade pizza and chocolate chip cookies. He loved returning to his hometown every chance he got to visit his beloved mother, family and lifelong friends.
Lura met Ella (“Bug”) in Warner Robins, GA, united in marriage and resided in Hainesville, GA until they relocated to Boynton Beach, FL in 1969. There he developed a deep love for Jehovah and soon after dedicated his life by baptism to become one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He enjoyed being surrounded by his spiritual brothers and sisters and always looked forward to the Christian meetings and conventions. He worked for many years as the Bakery Manager at Publix Supermarket and then the City of Boynton Beach before retiring. He was also the owner of Lura Lee’s Grading Service, which provided a multitude of services for homeowners and businesses throughout South Florida.
Lura leaves behind his loving and caring wife of 55+ years, Ella Bell Lester (“Bug”). He was the fourth oldest of nine siblings: Wyteria Nelson, Eddie (Betty) Lester, Annette (Jimmy) Harrell, Elder Cannie (Patricia) Lester, Carlton (Lora) Lester, and Joaquina (Elder Eddie) Robinson. Both parents, his sister, Betsy Faye Thomas and brother, Charles Lester preceded him in death.
Lura is the father of ten children: Melanie (Terry “TC”) Carter, Christopher Lester, Yvonne (Michael) Jackson, Jewel Lester, Angelia Lester-Killingsworth (deceased), Aungrel Lester, Lura Lee Lester (Nichola), Belinda (Jameel) East, Monica Lester and Henry Lester. Lura has twenty grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren that he loved, cherished and adored very much. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Friends will be received (with limited capacity) at Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home, 599 N.E. 15th Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. The Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home at 12:30 PM on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020.
Psalms 23:
Jehovah is my Shepherd. I will lack nothing. In grassy pastures he makes me lie down;
He leads me to well-watered resting-places. He refreshes me. He leads me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of his name. Though I walk in the valley of deep shadow, I fear no harm, for you are with me; your rod and your staff reassure me. You prepare a table for me before my enemies. You refresh my head with oil; my cup is well-filled. Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of Jehovah for all my days.
Lura met Ella (“Bug”) in Warner Robins, GA, united in marriage and resided in Hainesville, GA until they relocated to Boynton Beach, FL in 1969. There he developed a deep love for Jehovah and soon after dedicated his life by baptism to become one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He enjoyed being surrounded by his spiritual brothers and sisters and always looked forward to the Christian meetings and conventions. He worked for many years as the Bakery Manager at Publix Supermarket and then the City of Boynton Beach before retiring. He was also the owner of Lura Lee’s Grading Service, which provided a multitude of services for homeowners and businesses throughout South Florida.
Lura leaves behind his loving and caring wife of 55+ years, Ella Bell Lester (“Bug”). He was the fourth oldest of nine siblings: Wyteria Nelson, Eddie (Betty) Lester, Annette (Jimmy) Harrell, Elder Cannie (Patricia) Lester, Carlton (Lora) Lester, and Joaquina (Elder Eddie) Robinson. Both parents, his sister, Betsy Faye Thomas and brother, Charles Lester preceded him in death.
Lura is the father of ten children: Melanie (Terry “TC”) Carter, Christopher Lester, Yvonne (Michael) Jackson, Jewel Lester, Angelia Lester-Killingsworth (deceased), Aungrel Lester, Lura Lee Lester (Nichola), Belinda (Jameel) East, Monica Lester and Henry Lester. Lura has twenty grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren that he loved, cherished and adored very much. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Friends will be received (with limited capacity) at Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home, 599 N.E. 15th Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. The Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home at 12:30 PM on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020.
Psalms 23:
Jehovah is my Shepherd. I will lack nothing. In grassy pastures he makes me lie down;
He leads me to well-watered resting-places. He refreshes me. He leads me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of his name. Though I walk in the valley of deep shadow, I fear no harm, for you are with me; your rod and your staff reassure me. You prepare a table for me before my enemies. You refresh my head with oil; my cup is well-filled. Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of Jehovah for all my days.
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