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1939 - 2024
 Elder Jimmy Lester, 85, of Huntington, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2024 at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Elder Donald Childers and Elder John Gilkerson. Burial will be in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born August 4, 1939 in Wayne County, a son of the late Elihu and Dorothy Canterbury Lester. He was preceded in death by his wife, Polly Lester; two daughters, Shelby Jean Lester and Sandra Asbury; brothers, Elihu Lester Jr., Millard Lester, and Spurgeon Lester. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy Stephen and Tonya Lester of Sevierville, TN; brother, Garfield Lester of East Lynn, and sister, Dottie Adkins of Branchland; five grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Jimmy became a member of Millers Fork United Baptist Church on July 2, 1961 and was ordained to preach on June 19, 1977. He served as Moderator and Evangelist for Bethlehem Association. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 3 condolences.
Jan Lawhon
Friday November 8, 2024 at
12:53 AM
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Jimmy was a wonderful preacher, brother and friend. He will be missed by all that knew him. Stevie & Tonya, I am so sorry for your loss, but his leaving this old world means that he is in a brand new home, no more sickness or pain, and no more suffering. He is with Jesus now and I'm sure he and Polly are together. Hold on to God's hand and he will guide you thru this trying time. I'm here if you need to talk or anything. Love you.
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John Perry
Tuesday November 5, 2024 at
4:04 PM
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Steve and family I am so very sorry for your loss . I will never forget Bro Jimmy coming and sitting with us during dads final hours last fall . He was a good friend to dad they worked together for a long time serving the Lord , now they are both resting . Sending love and prayers your family has always meant a lot to us .
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Von Sullivan
Ylwebb@frontiernet.net
Tuesday November 5, 2024 at
2:14 PM
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My sincere condolences Steve. Will keep many precious memories of your family in my heart. mJimmy was always there. Just a phone call away. My prayers for comfort are with you. Love you.
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