Frank Edward Lester, Jr.

July 28, 1962 - December 4, 2020

Frank Edward Lester, Jr., 58, of Stephenson, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley. Born July 28, 1962 at Mullens, he was the son of the late Frank Edward Lester, Sr. and Gracie Louise (Manning) Lester. Frank loved his family, loved the Lord and loved to be outdoors where he felt closer to the Lord. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Tammy Lester Thomas and Roscoe Thomas. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Christine Lester; three daughters, Laura Lester Jarrell and her husband, Mike Holliday of Corinne, Katie Lester of Stephenson, and Crystal Blaylock Martin and her husband, Frank of Mullens; one son, Frank Edward Lester, III and his wife, Brandy of McGraws; ten grandchildren; and three sisters, Patricia Walls of Stephenson, Debbie Boyd of Princeton, and Darlene Burnette of Winston-Salem. Services will be 1:00 P.M. Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the Rhodell Church of God, Rhodell with Rev. Gary Eskins officiating. Burial will follow in the Bud Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services Sunday at the church. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Those wishing to attend the services, CDC guidelines will be followed, social distancing is required, and masks are mandatory. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com. The family of Frank Lester is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.