Kenneth George Lester's obituary , Passed away on May 7, 2026 in Waynesboro, Virginia

Kenneth George Lester

July 28, 1927 - May 7, 2026 (98 years old)

Waynesboro, Virginia

Kenneth George Lester's obituary , Passed away on May 7, 2026 in Waynesboro, Virginia

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McDow Funeral Home, Inc.

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Kenneth George Lester

July 28, 1927 - May 7, 2026 (98 years old)

Waynesboro, Virginia

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Kenneth George Lester Obituary

We bid farewell to Kenneth George Lester of Waynesboro, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 7, 2026 at the age of 98. Kenneth 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.

Though Kenneth has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clyde Lester and Bessie Lester. He is survived by: his wife Betty Jean; his daughters, Carol Elliott (David) of Waynesboro and Colleen Johnson (Todd); his granddaughter Vickie O'Guin (David) of Winder, GA; and his brother Billy Lester of Port Huron, MI.. He is also survived by 7 grandkids, 9 great grandkids.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McDow Funeral Home, Inc.



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May 11, 2026

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“We love Ken and his whole family..He will be greatly missed. Can’t wait to see you again, in the earth made new!”


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Mon

May 11

Visitation

McDow Funeral Home
1701 W Main St, Waynesboro, VA 22980

Tue

May 12

Burial

Riverview Cemetery
420 Rosser Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980

Sat

May 16

Memorial service

Waynesboro Seventh-Day Adventist Church
1700 Lyndhurst Rd, Waynesboro, VA 22980

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