Grady Edwin Lester

Grady Edwin Lester 65, a sixth generation Floridian, went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2016 in Tampa, Fl. Grady was born on December 8, 1950 to Anne Lee Dunn Lester and H. Grady Lester, Jr. He received his education from H. B. Plant High School, Emory University and USF. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Order, Palma Ceia Country Club, Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, and a former President of the Merrymakers Club. Grady was a lifelong member of Hyde Park United Methodist Church and a lifelong Gator. He is survived by his children; Gloria Anne Roberts (Bryan), Grady Edwin Lester, Jr., Ryan Jackson Lester, and Megan Elizabeth Lester; his sister, Anne Lester Hunt, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, November 11th in the chapel at Hyde Park United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or charity of your choice.