Lester Raiford Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lester Raiford of Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on February 26, 2026 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lester Raiford to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Lester's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Margaret Williams (Rayford) and Hardy Whigum; and his siblings, Robert Watson, Ted Williams Elmer Williams, Carl Williams, Jesse Watson, Daisy Brown, Beatrice Coleman, Millie Mae Williams and Freddie Lee Morris.
He is survived by: his brothers, Bill Whigum of Milwaukee, WI and John Ester Watson of Moorhead, MS. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.
