Lester, John C., 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; daughters Debbie Lancaster, Janie Hollins, and Phyllis Lester. Also surviving are his five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and one sister-in-law, Sibil Lester.
The family will receive friends 5p.m.-8p.m., Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Horne Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2p.m. Friday, July 2, 2010 at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jube Burk and Rev. Jeff White officiating. Interment will follow in the East Hill Cemetery, Salem, VA, with military honors provided.