Lawrence Lester Hunter

Lester was born on January 30, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri to Lawrence Clifford Hunter and Ethel Green. He retired from Oakland Naval Supply Center after sustaining a traumatic back injury to save a fellow co-worker’s life. He was a veteran of the Vietnam war and served in the Navy and was awarded Vietnam Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He was dedicated and committed to a life of service, serving in various ministries: Usher Board and Missions ministries at Progressive Church of God & Christ.

Lester is preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Clifford Hunter.

Lester is survived by his wife, Twila Hunter; mother Ethel Green; children Lawrence L. Hunter Jr. (Tootie), Sonya M. Davis (William), Maurice H. Hunter (Carolyn), Sherry A Hunter, Sedale L. Hunter (Jelana), Eric Rand-Willis and Sparkles Rand-Willis, Grandchildren; Kevin A. Warthan II, Talesha Hunter, Destiny Hodges, Monaiza Hunter, Chris Warthan, Brittany Hunter, Andre Watson, Semaj “Jason” Moore, Eric Rand-Willis Jr., Cire Rand-Willis, Lyric Carruthers, Mackaila McCraw, Mackenzie McCraw, Mackairah McCraw, Sadiia Hunter, Sadale Hunter Jr., Jersey Adams, Serenity Hunter, sisters; Carolyn Hunter and Ethel Mitchell and numerous great-grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, best-friends (Ricky and Jerome) and a host of friends.

Lester’s homegoing services will commence at 9AM on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Harry A. Nauman & Son Funeral Home in Sacramento, California followed by internment at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, California. Due to the COVID requirements, we ask that every attendee wear a mask and stay home if you experience a fever, cough or generally, aren't feeling well as required by the State of California.

Pallbearers will be Lawrence Hunter JR, Maurice Hunter, Eric Rand-Willis, Cire Rand-Willis, Kevin Warthan II and William Davis.

We will miss Dad dearly but rejoice in his freedom and resting in the arms of God.

The family of Lawrence “Lester” Hunter wishes to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Pastor Superintendent B.L. Toliver & Progressive Church of God & Christ and to all who sent their heartfelt love and prayers to us during this time.