Daniel Galon Lester, age 83 of Eufaula, Alabama, formerly of Lebanon, TN passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
He was born in Statesville, TN to the late Charlie R. Lester & Leola Orrand Lester.
He is preceded in death by his sisters, Faye Lester, Charlene Mitchell and brothers, Sam Lester & Ray Lester.
Galon is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sue Joyce Wooden Lester; daughters, Tina Lester (Chris) Dyer, Crystal Lester Robinson; sons, Jason Todd Lester, & Robert Chad (Melissa) Lester; grandchildren, Hunter (Emily) Lester, Derek (Madison) Dyer, Dylan Lester, Peyton Lester & Olivia Lester; great-grandchildren, Delilah, Vivian & Theo Lester; brother, Benny (Betty Gayle) Lester; sisters, Dorothy Patton & Karen Barry and numerous nieces & nephews.
Mr. Lester was a member of College Hills Church of Christ. He was a Tool & Die, Model Shop Maker and Engineer with Lux Clock/Robertshaw for 40 years. He was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed hunting, woodworking, and restoring antique clocks and cars.
He was a creative thinker all of his life, constantly having ideas and designing inventions to make life easier. He was able to build, repair, or do anything he set his mind to, including making all his inventions and designs.
At his request, there will be no services. Contributions may be made in Mr. Lester’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
PARTLOW FUNERAL CHAPEL IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
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