Joseph Leonard Lester Obituary
The world bids farewell to Joseph Leonard Lester of Justice, West Virginia, departing on May 11, 2026 at the age of 87. Joseph leaves behind memories cherished by the 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 Joseph Leonard Lester to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Lester and Zetta Lester (Walls); the mother of his children Marsha Lester; his son Rick Lester; his siblings, Olena McNew, Roxie Trent, Clyde and Mack Lester; his son-in-law Greg Bailey; and his brothers-in-law, William and Bobby Sammons.
He is survived by: his wife Marilyn Lisa Lester (Sammons) of Justice, WV; his children, Rosemary Bailey of Hurricane, WV, Joseph Lester (Gen Cline) of Ikes Fork, WV and David Lester (Katrina) of Eleanor, WV; his stepsons, Jason Shafer (Crystal) and Garrett VanNatter (Gail); his grandchildren, Bobbie Bailey of Springdale, Kaitlin Childers (Adam) of Eleanor, WV, Kyle of Pounding Mill, VA, Karsyn of Pounding Mill, VA and Hannah Lester of Pounding Mill, VA; his stepgrandchildren, James, Breanna, Brandi, Destiny, Amber, Jasmin, Joshua, Kristen VanNatter and Skye Shafer; his great grandchildren, Harper, Ryan, Audrey, Avery and Adalee; his sisters, Winnie Dingess of Gilbert, WV, Wanda Noe of Gilbert, WV, Dimple Hatfield of Lexington, KY and Deloris Tanski of Brecksville, Ohio; his daughters-in-law, Twila Lester, Violet Sammons and D. D. Sammons; his sister-in-law Shelby Leoning (John); his nephew Jimmy; and his brother-in-law Jackie Sammons. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and other dear relatives and friends.
