Frank Raven “Bear” Lester, 86, of Summer Shade, Kentucky, passed away at home on December 29, 2024. He was born on April 20, 1938, in Willow Shade. He was the son of the late Sanford Ezra Lester and Hylus White Lester.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Reva Alice Crumpton Lester and five siblings Carrie Garrett, Murl, Tennison, Raymond, and Wayne Lester.
Frank enjoyed farming, vegetable gardening, music, dancing, telling
stories and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by three daughters Cathy Franklin (Tim) of Glasgow, KY, Michelle Thomas of Glasgow, KY and Shannon Lester of Willow Shade, KY; three grandchildren Kayla Early, Kelsie Martin, and Ciara Chambers (Casey) all of Glasgow, KY; seven great grandchildren Kenzie LeRoy, Braylee, Bensen, Bella, and Mariah Chambers, Keldon Martin, and Aliann Early; a honorary grandson Bryan Melton of Tompkinsville, KY; a honorary great grandchild Charleigh Melton of Tompkinsville, KY; two sisters Juanita Miller and Hazel McFarland both of Glasgow, KY; a special friend and caregiver Rhonda Walton Sexton of Glasgow, KY and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00pm Sunday, January 5, 2024, at McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday from 12:00-8:00pm and will continue Sunday after 8:00am at McMurtrey Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Hospitality House at 501 High St. Bowling Green, KY 42101 or can be left at the funeral home.
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