Lester Lee Henry son of the late Minnie Jackson Henry and William Herbert Henry was born at Ellington, Missouri, on January 12, 1925. He departed this life at NHC Healthcare in Desloge, Missouri, on January 12, 1925, at the age of 88.
On February 8, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri, Lester was united in marriage to Lula Miller; she preceded him in death on January 27, 2007. Lester later married Alta Conway Burns on July 7, 2007, she survives. Lester worked for Ford Motor Company for 31 years. He was a member of the Barnesville Masonic Lodge 353 and the Scottish Rite 32nd degree. Lester was a Pastor at Webb Creek Baptist Church for 15 years and Pastor at Carrs Creek Methodist Church for four years. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and visiting friends.
Lester was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, his sister, Alma Trybulec and two step-daughters, Barbara Chasteen and Wanda Faye Camden.
Lester is survived by his wife Alta Henry of Desloge, Missouri, his step-son, Danny Chester Burns of Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, eight step-grandchildren, 17 step-great-grandchildren and four step-great-great-grandchildren. Lester will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Monday, January 14th 4 to 8 PM
Funeral Services: Tuesday, January 15th at 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home
Minister: Jim Stewart
Burial: Ellington City Cemetery
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Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri