Ravenden - Jessie Frank Lester, 68, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Born June 15, 1941 in Dell, AR to the late Jesse Martin and Opal Ruby (Hart) Lester. He is preceded in death by parents and brother, Albert Arphus Grant Lester. He is survived by wife, Phyllis (Blankenship) Lester, of the home. Children; Jessie Wayne and Ambie Lester, Levita and Bruce Phillips, Joyce Lester and Kendall Galbraith, Suzanne and David Fowler, Andrea and Ken Akins, Pete and Angela Mangum. Grandchildren, Tyler Phillips, Zack Lester, Whitney Lester, Jacob Lester, Ashley Lester, Colton Roberts, Nicholas Roberts, Dylan Powell, Wyatt Powell, Cassidy Clayton, Jonathon Novello, and Tyler Mangum. Great grandchildren, Natalie Lester, Bailey Sheets, and Kylee Sheets. Sister, Sevella Terrell of Highland. Brothers, Donald Lester of Williford and Dean Lester of Spicewood, TX. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed being on spring river surrounded by his family and friends. He was in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was the American Legion Commander and was a cook on the USS Kittyhawk. Visitation will be held Tuesday night from 6-8 at the First Baptist Church in Ravenden. Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. located at Williford American Legion, Morgan Wiles post #336 with Reverend Stolls officiating.