He served in the Air Force and was stationed in San Antonio, Biloxi, and Champaign, Illinois. Lester and Dorothy were married on the 4th of October 1947 in Tyler. He worked as an electrician for MHMR in Tyler. In 1966 The State of Texas moved them to Austin where Lester became superintendent of electrical maintenance. He retired in 1983 and enjoyed camping, fishing, ballgames, and their grandchildren.
Lester was a member of Great Baptist Church. For many years, he enjoyed serving as an usher and volunteer work.
Lester is preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn and Tracey McCullough. Mr. McCullough is survived by his wife Dorothy McCullough; their family, Ray and Judy; grandsons, Royce and wife Jamie, Marshal and wife Mina, and four great grandchildren, Adelynn, Aspen, Ryan, and David Lester.
Prior to service, friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., on Saturday the 27th of November, at the Great Hills Baptist Church, 10500 Jollyville Road, Austin, Texas 78759, where the Rev. Ross Hatfield and Benny Knight is to officiate.
A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, the 28th of November, at Lloyd James Funeral Home, 1011 East First Street, Tyler, Texas 75701. The burial service is to follow at Pine Springs Cemetery, Tyler, Texas.
In lieu of flowers and customary remembrances, the family requests that memorial contributions be directed to Great Hills Baptist Church, Pine Springs Baptist Church, or your charity of choice.
Condolences may be left at www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com
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