Lester Laverne Emery Obituary
The passing of Lester Laverne Emery of Marion, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 13, 2026 at the age of 95. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Ray and Carrie Emery (Davis); his former wife Phyllis Maxine Gower; his wife Maxine Emery; his son Keith Emery; his granddaughter Autumn Kelly; his siblings, Anna Bell Emery and Charles; and his sister-in-law Helen Emery.
He is survived by: his daughter-in-law Sharon Emery of Johnston City, IL; his children, Bruce Emery (Debbie) of Crab Orchard, IL, Bart Emery (Julie) of Crab Orchard, IL, Crystal Bargo of Crab Orchard, IL, Cindy Hutchcraft of Crab Orchard, IL, Amanda Barnes (Randy) of Crab Orchard, IL and Holly Lightholder (Dave) of Cocoa, FL; his grandchildren, Brande Verble (Kevin), Brian Emery (Crystal), Susie Newsome (Devon), Carrie Kilpatrick (Kinsley), Mollie Emery, Audrey Emery, Caitlin Taul (Dennis), Clinton, Victoria Hubbs, Kelsey Boles (Nick), Austin Lightholder and Luke Bargo; his great grandchildren, Logan, Tristan, Brodie, Bailey, Jaxon, Rylee, Silas, Liam, Amaya, Madelynn, Isabella, Nathaniel, Jasper and Nora; his sister Delores; and his siblings-in-law, Earl Ray Dungey of Marion, IL, Linda Clark of Carterville, IL and Debi Gower of Marion, IL. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, other extended family and many friends.
For those who prefer, the family suggests memorial contributions be given to "The Veteran's Honor Flight.".
