Obituaries:  Dr. Willis D. Lester, Sabine Parish       L-236
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., May 16, 1952
Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith
              tammy@cp-tel.net


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The Sabine Index - Dr. Willis D. Lester

  16 May 1952 - Last rites for Dr. Willis D. Lester, 69, who
passed away at his home in Many Friday were conducted at the
chapel of Warren funeral home 10 a.m. Saturday by Rev. Oliver
Roberts. Interment followed under direction Warren funeral home
in Fort Jesup cemetery.

  Pallbearers were: J. C. Lester, Alton Horn, K. C. Nichols, J.
L. Norris, Buddy Dees, R. G. Risor, Joe McNeely, Jr., and Charles
Middleton.

  Dr. Lester was born in the Middle Creek community of
Sabine parish Nov. 15, 1883, attended the old Fort Jesup high
school and was a graduate of the Memphis (Tenn.) School of
medicine. He first practiced medicine in Many in 1912 and
continued until his death. On Sept. 15, 1912 he married Miss
Effie Boswell, daughter of the late Gabriel Boswell.

  A deeply religious man, Dr. Lester was the author of many
tracts and several small books. He was extremely charitable and
was well known for his generosity to churches, organizations and
the poor. For several years he served as coroner of Sabine
parish.

  Surviving relatives include: the widow, Mrs. Effie Lester,
Many; brother, Mackie Lester, Nederland, Texas; sister, Mrs. Joe
Durrett, Many.