David Alan

Lester

David Alan Lester, son of Graham and Violet (Crocker) Lester, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on November 15, 1959. He departed this life at his residence in Lesterville, Missouri surrounded by his family and close friends on November 7, 2020, at the age of 60.

On December 10, 2005 in Park Hills Missouri, David was united in marriage to the love of his life, Ellen Woodcock. David is a charter member of Fellowship Baptist Church of Lesterville, and a member of the Black River Jeep Club. David enjoyed the Black River, music, floating, gigging season, bow hunting, deer season, and turkey season. Most of his time spent hunting was with his dad, Grant Chitwood, and Daryl Black. Truck driving and Budweiser were David's true passions throughout his life.

David is survived by his parents, Graham and Violet Lester of Lesterville. One daughter, Tiffany Huggins and husband Andy of Farmington, one step daughter, Amanda Reagan and husband Brad of Fredericktown, one stepson, Justin Bennett and wife Lyndsey of Farmington, two sisters Cindy Chitwood and husband Steve of Farmington, Paula AuBuchon and husband Mike of Bismarck, nieces, Marti Francis of Farmington, Courtney Brockes (Nick Becker) of Farmington, Alicia Bouse and husband Denny of Park Hills, nephew, Abraham and wife Jami of Farmington, 6 grandchildren, Evan, Jada, Josie, Jordyn, Jessica, and Walker. David also had many great nieces, nephews, and two great great nieces.

David loved, nurtured, and mentored Grant Austin Chitwood as though he was his own son. David touched the lives of many and truly will be missed by all.

Visitation: Sat., Apr. 10, 2021, from 11 AM - 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Memorial Service to follow at 1 PM

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri