YOAKUM: Tony Virgil Lester, age 63, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025. He was born September 19, 1961, in Ashville, North Carolina to James and Sylvia Willis Lester.
He worked for Dr. Pepper, the railroad and was a heavy equipment operator. He served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed spending time with his family, watching Hallmark movies, fishing & camping, watching football & golf and drinking Dr. Pepper.
Survivors: daughters, Kayla Hagemeyer and Ashley Dolan (Craig); son, Josh Lester; grandchildren, Laycee Hagemeyer, James Lester, Eleanor Lester and Josiah Lester; sister, Maxine Parr (Leslie); brothers, Wayne Lester, James Steven Lester (Barbara) and Richard Lester (Dina).
Preceded in death by his parents. James and Sylvia Willis Lester.
Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2025 at Pilot Grove Cemetery with Pastor Elvis Whaley officiating.
Pallbearers: Jaime Parr, Shayne Parr, Steven Lester, Craig Dolan, Derrick Zimmerman and Ricardo Perez Jr.