Lester, Walter

Walter Lester, 84, of Dublin, Va., and formerly of Eggleston, Va., passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2010, at Pulaski Health & Rehab Center. Mr. Lester was born on December 13, 1925, in Paynesville, W.Va., and was a son of the late Harrison Lester and Eva Estep Lester Kennedy. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline Ellis Lester; two brothers; and one sister. Mr. Lester was a United States Army Veteran of World War II serving in the 100th Division in France and Germany being awarded a Silver Star. Mr. Lester was a 50 year member of Eggleston Lodge #309 A.F. & A.M. He is survived by one son, Walter Eugene Lester and Karen, of Radford; three daughters, Bonnie L. Golden and Jerry, of Swannanoa, N.C., Rita L. Hix and Gary. of Fredericksburg, and Eva Porterfield and Harry, of Pulaski; five grandchildren, Karen, Brent, Gary, Brian, and Eric; and six greatgrandchildren, Hayden, Bryce, Bobby Meghan, Lucas and Hallie. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, 2010, at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg with burial following in the Highland Memorial Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home on Friday evening, July 2, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences can be sent to the family at givensfuneralhome.com.