John Lester Jolley Obituary

We announce the death of John Lester Jolley of Bradenton, Florida, who passed away on July 25, 2026, at the age of 83. John Lester will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Lester Jolley to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ray Jolley and Mildred Jolley; and his sister Barbara Retting. He is survived by: his wife Joyce Jolley (Foster); his children, Jerry Jolley (Priscilla Jolley), Julie Freese (Russell Freese) and Janet Deker (Wayne Deker); his grandchildren, Alexa West, Veronica Jolley, Bryan Ramirez, Christopher Ramirez, Rachael Ryan, Zach Freese, Alec Deker and Taylor Deker; and his sister Janice Bice. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.