Lester, Larry Thomas Sr (1949-2016)

LESTER, MARCHANT, LINDBERG, HARRINGTON, BERRY, KNIGHT, VAN ZANDT, MADEWELL

Posted By: Debbie Greenfield (email)
Date: 6/12/2016 at 16:45:14

Des Moines Sunday Register, May 2016

Larry Thomas Lester, Sr., 66, died doing what he loved, driving truck, in Salinas, California on Saturday, May 21, 2016. He was born December 7, 1949 to Frank and Marian Lester in Webster City, Iowa.

Larry started driving truck when he was 21 years old and had been loving it ever since that first experience. He was a long time driver for Katana, Inc in Indianola. Larry was an avid Harley Davidson rider and watching old country/western movies. His great joy came from spending time with his children and their families.

Larry is survived by his children, Candy Marchant, Larry Thomas Lester Jr. (Tom), Carrie Lindberg, Dody Harrington, Jessie (Bobby) Berry and Edward Knight; grandchildren, Britney, Cameron, Keisha, A.J., Matt, Gregg, Tyler, Brandie, Marissa, Alana, Daja, Anthony and one on the way; great-grandchildren, Nevaeh, Carley, Liam, Za'Kyaah, and Alainah; life-long companion, Glenda Knight; brothers, Francis (Rose) Lester, Carroll (Cindy) Lester, Gerald (Diane) Lester, Frank (Robin) Lester, III, Robert (Judy) Lester and Richard Lester; his work family at Katana, Inc.; and a host of other loving family and beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandchildren, Kasiah Lester and Tom E. Lee Lester; great-grandson, Kian Thomas Lester-Madewell; sister, Helen Van Zandt; brothers, Clifford Lester and Vern Lester; and previous companion, Katherine Hussman.

Family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Larry. Condolences may b expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.