Lester F. Anderson, son of John and Gertrude Anderson was born June 5, 1937, in Coshocton, Ohio and departed this life on Monday December 18, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Lester’s early education began at O.S.S.O Home in Xenia, Ohio, graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1956, continuing his education at Central State College. Lester served in the United States Army from 1958-1962. Lester was employed by Luccent Technology (formerly Western Electric) retiring after over 35 years of service. Lester is preceded in death by his parents John and Gertrude Anderson, sisters Dorothy Jean Norris, Reathel Grimmett, brothers Wilbur Hieskell, Clesson Martenia, David, Carlan, Irvin Lee, Alan Clifford, George, Lawrence, John Jr. and Edison Anderson. Lester was a loving husband and father. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 54 years Joyce Anderson, Daughter Melissa Anderson, Son Jason (Lisa) Anderson, grandchildren Kisha and Alisha Anderson, Delyse (Kaitlyn) and Deqwan Franklin, Brother Marvin (Heidi) Mallory and Sister Constance Mallory. Sister-in-laws Clemevest and Florence Anderson, Dorothy Smith, Carolyn and Tan Ford, Brother-in-laws Rev. Roger (Crystal) Ford, Lowell Ford, and a host of nieces, nephews, and numerous cousins. Special friends Ronald Hart, William Chavanne, Edward Michael, Arthur Randall, Austin Washington, Jimmy Washington and Maxine Russell. Services entrusted to Schoedinger Northeast.
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