We are sad to announce that on March 21, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Arland Lester Sr. (OFallon, Illinois). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Nelson Lester and Effie Lester (Cline); his wife Carolyn Lester; his son A. L. Lester; and his brothers, Orville S. Lester, Ott, Claude and Phillip Lester.

He is survived by : his children, Frances Howard (Frank) of Yukon, Okla, Janet Sutton (Rick) of Helotes and Tim Lester (Stacey) of Freeburg, Ill.; his daughter-in-law Marie Lester; his goddaughter Mary Frances Soltys; his grandchildren, Rachael Howard, Sarah Smith (Brett), Emily Shoultz (Andy), Joshua Lester, Jordan Lester, Leigha Sutton, Jessica Greene (Joshua) and Kayla Ramsey (Jonathan); his great grandchildren, Jeremiah Smith, Isla Shoultz, Korra Smith, Landon Greene and Carter Ramsey; and his siblings, Dott Lester (Dolly), Hassel Lester, Velma Grubb, Ovella Jennings, Della Vinson (Al) and Clarice Hagerman (Curtis). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, his in-laws, and a host of friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Calvary Baptist Church, 423 Lucinda Ave, Belleville, IL 62221.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wolfersberger Funeral Home