Willis Irving Lester Jr. Obituary

We bid farewell to Willis Irving Lester Jr. (Columbia, South Carolina), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 4, 2026 at the age of 78. Willis touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Willis Irving Lester, Sr. and Rachel Scott Tucker; his siblings, Ann Marie Lester and Jon Lester; his wife Lorraine; his daughters, Jennifer Thompson (Christopher), Cheri Spivey (Bart) and Julie Liptak (Robert); his grandchildren, Dustin, Alex, Blake, Brandon, Rachel, Emily, Harrison and Christopher; and his great grandchildren, Aubree, Zander, Zayden and Walker. He was also cherished by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that a donation be made in honor of Butch to one of these foundations that are very important to their family.