James W. Lester, age 68, died Friday, August 12, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL.
Jim was born on June 3, 1954, in Sterling,the son of John E. and Beverly (Buckingham) Lester. He was employed as Night Manager with County Market in Sterling for the past 20 years. Jim was a former member of Who Else Club in Nelson, IL. He served his Country in the United States Army.
Survivors include his mother, Beverly Lester of Sterling; soulmate Kathi Meyer of Sterling; sister, Linda Wilburn of Sterling; brothers, Dean (Ann) Lester of Sterling and Steven Lester of Morrison, IL; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father; brother-in-law, Greg Wilburn; sister-in-law, Becky Lester; aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, IL.
Cremation rites will follow.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.