Lester, John C.

John C. Lester, 86, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. He was born on November 5, 1923, to the late Kyle and Margaret Farmer Lester. John was a United States Army Veteran serving in the World War II. He was a member of the Faith Christian Church. John was preceded in death by two daughters, Kathy Lester and Carolyn Lester. Also preceding him in death were five sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Katie T. Lester; and daughters, Debbie Lancaster, Janie Hollins, and Phyllis Lester. Also surviving are his five grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Sibil Lester. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2010, at Horne Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, July 2, 2010, at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jube Burk and the Rev. Jeff White officiating. Interment will follow in the East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Va., with Military Honors provided. The Lester family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com.