Rev. Lester Paul Myers, age 94, passed away January 12, 2014 in the home with family at his side. Lester was the son of Thomas Asbury and Mary Mariam Myers. He was born in Webster County Missouri on June 26, 1919. He served as pastor of Faith Baptist Church for 36 years. He was a contractor and built many homes in the Springfield area.
Lester was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters Arlice Barnette, Goldie Faucett, Georgia Letterman and Ivon Barton; brother’s Harley, Arnold, Olen and Irvin Myers. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Ella May and his second wife Mary Ruth.
He is survived by five daughters; Judi Stark, Peggy Sparks, Charlotte Andrews, Deanna Lindsey and Donna Trelow; his stepson Rev, Mark Orchard; sixteen grandchildren, forty one great grandchildren, six great -great grandchildren and many friends and loved ones.
Services for Rev. Myers will be at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Faith Baptist Church 2920 West Nichols Springfield, Missouri with the Reverends David Andrews and Mark Orchard officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon to 2:00 at the church.
Contributions may be made to Twin Lakes Hospice 725 East Ohio, Clinton, Missouri 64735 or Faith Baptist Church 2920 West Nichols Springfield, Missouri 65802