JIMMIE D. LESTER

Age 83, of Huntsburg passed away June 20, 2019 surrounded by family at the UH Geauga Medical Center. Born August 22, 1935 to William Bertie and Alma Pearl (nee: Hatfield) Lester in Hanover, WV. Jimmie came to Ohio when he was 17. On September 5, 1971 he met his wife, Roseman H. (nee: Sohl) Lester, and November 13, 1974 they were married. In Jimmie’s free time, you could find him outside mowing the yard, enjoying nature, fishing, but most importantly spending time with his family; especially the light of his life, Kennedy.

Survivors include his wife of almost 45 years, children: Kimberly R. (Joseph DiCorpo) Lester of Chardon and Donald Lester of Rock Cave, WV; grandchildren: Kennedy R. Lester, Eric Lester and Devin Bonewitz; siblings: Curtis “Sammy” Lester of Baileysville, WV, Roger (Sharon) Lester of Coal Mountain, WV, Donna (David) Thompson of Hanover, WV and Lynn Justice of Hanover, WV; friends thought of as sons: William Loparo and David Praznovsky; special nieces and nephews: Tara Satyshur, Tiffanie Giganti and Joseph Sohl-O’Donnell along with many other loved nieces and nephews.

Jimmie is preceded in death by his parents and his in-laws: Edgar and Roseman Sohl; siblings: Willis, Franklin, Pauline, Hazel, Monroe, Harold, Marshall, Dale, Ricky, Charlotte, Imogene, Alice, Bob, Lucille, Wanda Lee, and Sue and sister-in-law: Kathryn O’Donnell.

Visitation will be held at the Burr Funeral Home from 3-7 on Monday June 24, 2019. A funeral service will be held at 7 following the visitation and the family encourages you to stay for shared memories and fellowship. Burial will be at All Souls Cemetery on Tuesday June 25, 2019 at 11 AM.