Thomas E. Lester

April 9, 1939 - October 2, 2021

Tommy Lester 82, of Fort Myers, Florida passed away Saturday Oct. 2, 2021 at Hope Hospice in Fort Myers surrounded by his family. Services will be held at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 with a viewing from 11:00-1:00 and services following. Tommy was born in Columbus, Georgia, served in the Army, and later moved to Florida. Tommy and his brothers owned Lester’s Fabricator’s Screen Enclosures for years. He then completed his career following his childhood passion for trucks exploring the open highways in commercial trucking. Tommy loved riding his motorcycle, restoring his old car, and golfing. He loved a good afternoon of lively conversation with his buddies and always kept the family entertained with his wit and humor at family gatherings. Tommy is preceded in death by his parents Edward and Inez Lester; brother Donnie Lester; and daughter Jalayne Sartain. Tommy is survived by his wife of 50 years Nancy “Lou” Lester and his brother Stanley Lester (Barb). Children include daughters Raleen Potter, Stephanie Myers, and Debbie Walker (Tom); and son Chris Lester (Krystal). He has 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his honor to Hope Hospice of Ft.Myers or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.