Imboden- James Franklin Lester, 62, passed away on January 24, 2018 at Pocahontas Nursing and Rehab.

James was born December 25, 1955 in Ravenden, AR to Clifford and Opal Morgan Lester.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Opal Lester; brothers, Johnny Eugene and Leon Lester; son, Kyle Lester; and grandson, Kolton Lester.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lester of the home; children, James Lester, Jr., Sheryl (Ricardo) Lester Martinez Vazquez, Jesse (Ashley) Rohrer, Eugene (Kendra) Lester, Eddie (Olivia) Lester; 7 grandchildren; 6 step grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; brothers, Bill (Fairy) Lester, Bobby (Charlotte) Lester, George Lester; sisters, Sue (Doug) Carroll, Debbie (Doug) Kirkpatrick several nieces, nephews and a dear family friend, Winston Hitchcock.

A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, January 28, 2018 from 2-4 pm at McNabb Funeral Home. His wishes were to be cremated.