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Robert Lester

July 30, 1947 — January 15, 2021

Robert Lee Lester, age 73, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, January 22, 2021 at the Mississippi Veterans Cemetery in Newton, MS. Social distancing and mask will be observed.

Mr. Lester was born July 30, 1947 in Lake, MS to Abby Lester and Elnora Parker Lester. He was married to Dawn Hollenbeck Lester. Mr. Lester worked as a photographer for many years and he also was a bus driver for the Rankin County School District for the last five years. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He will be remembered as one who loved Jesus, his family and friends. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Air Force. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him.

Mr. Lester was preceded in death by his parents, Abby Lester and Elnora Parker Lester and his sisters, Jeri Massey and Betty Guidry.

Mr. Lester is survived by his wife of 20 years, Dawn Hollenbeck Lester; his children, Breanna (Kristopher) Bennett, Zachary (Kiante) Lester, Brian Lester, Brandi Furr, Robbie Lester and Krista Perkins; sister, Dixie Boswell; brothers, James (Ellen) Lester, Teddy (Mabel) Lester and Paul (Alice) Lester; 8 grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

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Graveside Service

Friday, January 22, 2021

2:00 - 2:30 pm (Central time)

Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery

, Newton, MS 39345

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