Lester L. Rafferty Jr. Obituary
The passing of Lester L. Rafferty Jr. of Lafayette, Indiana occurred on September 13, 2026. Lester, born on July 6, 1947 in Rockford, Illinois, shared life with family, friends, and community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lester L. Rafferty Jr. to show support.
Lester touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Lester’s presence will be missed, the influence he had on others will remain. Those who knew him will carry forward memories that reflect his character and spirit.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lester L. Rafferty Sr. and Wilma Jean Rafferty; and his siblings, Robert C. Rafferty and Sandra Curtain (Bill). He is survived by: his wife Barbara Rafferty; his children, Jay Rafferty of Gaston and Dana Roberts (Heath) of Columbia; his grandchildren, Scott Rafferty (Madison) of Chatsworth, Nicole Rafferty of Columbia, Adam Roberts of Columbia and Zach Roberts of Columbia; and his sister Kathleen Ashman (Marcus) of Tallahassee, Florida..
A graveside service was held on Thursday, September 17th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Tuscaloosa Memorial Park.
