Lee Allen Jester, age 91, passed away into the Lord's care at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on Sunday, October 25, 2020. He was born on March 31, 1929 to the late Mabel A. Casey in Dravosburg, PA. He has been a resident of Willard since 1954.
He is survived by 4 sons, Robert (Connie), Barry (Rhonda), William (Nancy) and Joel Jester, all of Willard; daughter-in-law, Sally (Ken) in Arizona; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren and one on the way.
He is reunited with his loving wife, Lois, who passed in 2017. Lee and Lois will be remembered for their unconditional love for their family and good, caring hearts. He is preceded in death by son, Terry in 2003; half sisters, Margaret Campbell and Barbara Olson; and half brothers, Charles and James Casey.
He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church where he was a trustee and janitor for many years. He was employed by B & O/CSX Railroad as a lineman/maintainer for 38 years and was a member of IBEW Union. He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
He enjoyed watching his sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren's sporting events. He also enjoyed watching all professional sports.
A private memorial service will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice, Grace United Methodist Church, American Heart Association or American Cancer Association. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
Condolences
Cathy and Jim Spayde - Nov 8, 2020
Sincere condolences and prayers for comfort.
Deb and David Harwood - Nov 2, 2020
My classmate Bob and all the Jester family, Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. He was a kind and giving man who loved his family with all his heart. For many, many years when I climbed up to the balcony for Sunday services, I knew I would see Lee and some of his family members already sitting there. He always greeted me and made me smile. Grace Church has lost a good and faithful servant. May he enjoy the blessings he so richly deserves.
David & Jeanne Carmean - Nov 1, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and give you peace during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
Robin Kuhn - Oct 31, 2020
Bob, Barry, Bill, and Joe, So sorry for your loss. My payers are with you
Douglas Simpson - Oct 31, 2020
Sorry to hear losing a great man, father, grandfather and great grandfather Lee Jester. He alway treated me like another one of his sons. I will miss him dearly. Lois and Lee were the best neighbors anyone could ask for. All of there boys were and are the great guys. A true testiment of how to raise great young men. Boy I love that family. We will miss your dad so.much. Much love to you all. I cried for Terry, Lois and Lee. Great memories with all I will never forget.
John Dabbert - Oct 30, 2020
Bob, Sorry to see this about your fathers passing. For you and all your siblings. Bob Thornton said to me when the last of our parents passed that we were both now orphans. It was a sad thought and gave rise to sympathy to any and all orphans who were never blessed to have the parents we had. Very fortunate indeed to have them and to grow up in a nice quiet little town where so many of those who post here and others who knew your dad will miss him dearly.
Gary & Charlotte Fink - Oct 30, 2020
So very sadden to hear of Mr. Jester passing . He was one of the best . Our hearts go out to all the family .Thinking of you and your family’s.
Bob, Barry, Billy, & Joe
Karen Estridge - Oct 30, 2020
Lee was such a nice man. He had a wonderful sense of humor. I appreciate that he laughed at my corny jokes in church - he dished out a few as well. It's an honor to have called him my friend. Prayers for the entire Jester family during this time of loss.
Jack & Pam Milligan - Oct 29, 2020
So sorry for your loss! May the family feel God’s presence bringing peace and comfort.
Tim Carter - Oct 29, 2020
It was a pleasure knowing Lee though a short time. Prayers thoughts are with you all in this time. God Bless as Lee was a blessing to all.
Sharon and Larry Wingert - Oct 29, 2020
To the Jester’s, we send our prayers for peace. Lee was as nice as they come and loved you all. May your sweet memories comfort you.
Kathleen McNeal - Oct 28, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss
Lynne Taylor Bayley - Oct 28, 2020
To Joel and the Jester family, I am so sorry about your loss. You are in mt prayers and thoughts.
Mark E. Painter - Oct 28, 2020
A wonderful man who will truly be missed. As a kid I spent many a great time at their home with their boys. God bless.
Greg and Marilyn Sands - Oct 28, 2020
We are so sorry to learn of your father’s passing. May you find comfort in beautiful memories and the love of family and friends.
Larry and Charla Dent - Oct 28, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are will all of you at this most difficult time.
Laurie Snook Lenz - Oct 28, 2020
My condolences to all of you. May God give you comfort in the days ahead as you grieve his physical loss and share your memories with each other. How blessed he is to be reunited with his beloved Lois and our Father. May God's peace and love be with all of you.
Christopher Linville, Connie Smith - Oct 28, 2020
We are sorry for your family's loss our hearts and prayers go out to all of you.
Cindy Lynch - Oct 28, 2020
Dear Nancy, Bill, Joel and family., I am so sorry for your loss. Lee was such a kind man and always had a smile to share. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheryl Long - Oct 28, 2020
Joel and family, so sorry to read of your Dad's passing, but glad he is again with your Mom. Prayers with all during this time.
Lorna (Tuttle) Lacey - Oct 28, 2020
So very sorry for your loss, prayers for the family
Darlene & Newman King - Oct 27, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Lee's passing. He was a wonderful man.
Lois and my mom were friends and Lois used to babysit me and my brother. We had a blast there.We were in the same grade as Terry. They are having a fabulous reunion now. R.I.P. Lee. You all have great memories to keep with you.
Mitchell Carnahan and Family - Oct 27, 2020
Our condolences on the loss of a great man. I am honored to have been his escort for Honor Flight and will treasure that memory all my life. We thank Lee for his service to our country and we pray for peace for all of you.
Faith Ann & Jim Harper - Oct 27, 2020
Kind, Caring, Gentle, Humble, Approachable..............Some of the wonderful attributes our children and those around Lee saw exude from him. He touched people easily with his peaceful presence. I look forward to enjoying eternity with him and his lovely wife Lois. Distance separated us here, but we will have forever to make up for that. Our prayers for all of the Jesters and extended family. You had remarkable parents and are a very special family.
Rick and Connie Bores - Oct 27, 2020
Our sympathy to all the Family. May the memories you share give you comfort!
Sharon and Pat Monahan - Oct 27, 2020
Although we can’t physically be with you at this time of sorrow, please know our hearts and prayers are with you all. I do missed my talks with Lois but Lee stepped right in and listened. I miss them dearly. Please stay in touch. ❤️
Chip Kurzen - Oct 27, 2020
Joe, brothers and family I am sorry for your loss. May the lord strengthen you at this time with his hope and promises. Thinking if you all!
Loren & Joy Buurma - Oct 27, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family as you grieve and blessings to all of you as you celebrate his life and your memories!
Denny johnston - Oct 27, 2020
Wanted to express our condolences to all of you for your loss we pray for all of you.
Gary and Rose Pittenger - Oct 27, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. We are so thankful for his military service. Pray for the family
Paul & Suzie Coburn - Oct 27, 2020
To the entire Jester family we are so sorry to hear about Lee's passing. He truly was a very nice gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rev. Ricky Branham - Oct 27, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of this. He was a wonderful man, and I am glad that he is reunited with his loving wife and other family members that have went before him. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob & LaVonne Ayres - Oct 27, 2020
It was sad to hear the news about Lee. He was a great guy, and it was a blessing to have known him. Kind thoughts and prayers are going out to Lee’s family and friends. May God grant you strength and comfort for the difficult days ahead, and fond memories for the years to come.
Sister Diane Hay - Oct 27, 2020
My sympathy and prayers to the family of a man who always brought a smile to my face and in my heart, every time I saw him! I will treasure the walks and talks we would have when he would come by my office. I am so happy he is reunited with Lois. He often spoke of her.
Theresa and Tim Carter - Oct 27, 2020
May god hold each of you and comfort you knowing that Lee is home now. He was such a good, kind, man and he will be missed. Tim and I send our love and prayers.
Pam Lucas - Oct 27, 2020
I'm very sorry for your loss. Many prayers for you and yours.
Chuck & JoAnne Kaylor - Oct 27, 2020
We are so sorry to learn of Lee’s passing. Our sincere sympathies to the family. Such a kind man who will be missed by all who knew him.
Greg and Mandy Polachek - Oct 27, 2020
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Mick, Sandi and Michaella OBrien - Oct 27, 2020
To all the Jester boys. We’re so sorry to hear of Lee’s passing. May God Bless you
He was such a nice person.
Sally Jester - Oct 27, 2020
To all my brother-in-laws & sister-in-laws & families, May you all be comforted with all the happy memories of your dad. I loved Lee, we all know how loving & amazing he was. I love you all and I’m sending hugs & prayers. Sally Anne. Ken sends his condolences also ❤️???
Sally Jester - Oct 27, 2020
To all my brother-in-laws & sister-in-laws & families, May you all be comforted with all the happy memories of your dad. I loved Lee, we all know how loving & amazing he was. I love you all and I’m sending hugs & prayers. Sally Anne. Ken sends his condolences also ❤️???
Janet Hines - Oct 27, 2020
Bob and all the family. My deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. He was such a kind man who always had a welcoming "hello". May you find peace and comfort in knowing you have unending memories.
Bill, Jamie and Olivia Krabill - Oct 26, 2020
To the entire Jester family - we are so sorry to hear about Lee! Please know we are thinking of every single one of you. Lois and Lee were two of the best people and they raised a wonderful family!
BARB JONES - Oct 26, 2020
Sending Sympathy, hugs and Prayers. We loved Lee. So sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained a great man. BARB JONES AND FAMILY, Dallas Allen and family.
Jim & Jackie Ratliff - Oct 26, 2020
Bob, Barry, Bill & Joe, Our deepest sympathy to all of you and your families. Lee was a wonderful kind man. Keeping all of you in our prayers.
Linda and Mike Veletean - Oct 26, 2020
To all of Lee’s family. I can’t begin to tell you how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Lee was the nicest person I had the pleasure to work with at Grace church. We talked about everything from your mom and how much he missed her to politics and so on. I will truly miss him but will always have the memories of our talks and the 23 years at Grace. Heaven truly got a gem You have all my sympathy
- Oct 26, 2020
Our dear Lee your smile and sense of humor (hi Jim) will be missed May your family find solace that you will be reunited with your precious Lois May God hold you in his arms Peace to you Lee we love and miss you
Tina carr - Oct 26, 2020
Joe and family
So sorry to hear of your dads passing many prayers to all of you.
Steve and Diana Hicks - Oct 26, 2020
Deepest Condolences to son Bill too. Prayers and Love
Steve and Diana Hicks - Oct 26, 2020
We together send our deepest Condolence to Bob, Barry and Joe and families with love and prayers.
Jim Stockmaster - Oct 26, 2020
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May all of the memories help you through this difficult time. Rest in peace Lee.