Michael Roy Lester Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Michael Roy Lester of Mobile, Alabama, born in Monroe, Louisiana, who passed away on March 2, 2024 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gladys Gregory and Jack Lester; his parents-in-law, Betty Richard and Edmond Richard Sr.; and his brothers-in-law, Ronald Richard and Jack Blackwell.
He is survived by: his wife Lady Richard Lester of Mobile; his son John Michael Lester (Samantha) of Chesapeake; his grandchildren, Maxwell, Bennett, Sabrina Lester of Chesapeake and Virginia; his sister Karen Lester Richard of Baton Rouge; his siblings-in-law, Genie Richard Blackwell of Louisiana and Edmond "Butch" Richard Jr. (Dottie) of Baton Rouge; his nephews, Ross Richard, Scott Richard and Edmond Richard III; and his niece Brigette Monistere. He is also survived by numerous great nephews and nieces and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to a fund set up to benefit Troop 147. Donations can be sent to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, earmarked "For Troop 147, in memory of Mike Lester."The church will live stream and record the service for those who will not be able to attend.
