Celebrating the life of
William Bill Edward Lester
November 10, 1970 - December 28, 2012
William Bill Edward Lester, age 42, passed away Friday evening, December 28, 2012, at his home. Bill was a graduate of Johnson High School and was employed by Publix Supermarket on Wilmington Island. Bill was a lifelong member of the Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church.
Bill was predeceased by his father, Lamar A. Lester, Sr. and his grandparents. Bill is survived by his mother, Irene M. Lester; brother, Lamar A. Lester, Jr. Dwan; sister, Laura Lester Simpson Ed; nephews, Lamar A. Lester, III and Michael Hunter Lester; niece, Irene Matthews Simpson Mattie, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was known as and called "Uncle Bull" by Lamar, Hunter, and Mattie.
Bill was a people-person who loved his family and friends deeply and openly. No one remained a stranger for long after meeting Bill. He gladly shared a hug with anyone he knew or met. He was a NASCAR enthusiast with deep loyalty to Dale Earnhardt, Jr. He enjoyed going to races at Charlotte Motor Speedway, The Daytona 500, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Chicago Land Race Track, and Talladega. Bill was one of the first champions selected by the Low Country Downs Syndrome and Related Disorders Society. Bill enjoyed country and rock and roll music and traveled throughout the southeast to see his many favorites, including Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, and Jon Bon Jovi along with many others.
Bill will be deeply missed by all of those whose lives he touched. He was a master at spreading cheer and never let his limitations hold him back. He brought smiles and laughter to many people during his short life.
The viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church.
Remembrances may be sent to Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church Remembrance Fund at 450 North Cromwell Road, Savannah, GA 31410.
We sure enjoyed talking with Bill when we would go to check on their Gas Logs that we installed... We also Loved to talk to him about Dale Jr Our Fav & His Mother is a Super Sweet Lady ...He will be missed by all especially Ms Irene ...RIP
- Tim & Pam Anderson, Savannah, GA
Irene,Lamar,and Sissy, I was so sorry to hear of Billy's passing. Billy was a real blessing and I always enjoyed seeing him at Publix. He was always so polite and always asked about Melanie and Greg. Take comfort that he touched so many lives in a positive way. Please take care and know that you are all in my prayers.
- Tom Andrews, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Lester & Family It was such a pleasure knowing Bill and always selling him his lovable blank CD's. I will always cherish his big smile and upbeat personality. God gave us the gift of precious memories that will last until we meet again. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Pat Parrish-front Cashier- Walgreen's Wilmington Island
- Pat Parrish, Savannah, GA
Irene and family, Mama and I send our fond thoughts and prayers to each of you at this time. Billy was always positive and remembered us. He always asked about Becky even after all these years. I will always remember his smiles and hugs.
- Puttie Barnes, Savannah, GA
Irene, Sissy, and Lamar, and family. Bill was an amazing person, he will be missed by everyone. Love you all!
- Rick Winkelman, St Charles, IL
i'm sure Brad and Billy are together, maybe at a baseball game. With Thoughts of your family, Kim Moore Schreiber, Brad's sister
- Kim Schreiber, Park City, UT
Bill I will miss seeing you and talking about NASCAR when I came to your house to service the heating and A/C unit.You always made me feel like one of your friends.I think you did that with everyone. You were special and so is your mother.Thank You
- Richard Davis, Savnnah, GA
Dear Lester Family, I was sadden to hear of Bill's passing...he will truly be missed by all. He brighten up others through his presence and truly had a heart of gold! We are so grateful to have spent time with him in July....we wish your family much comfort in knowing you have an angel on your shoulders who is smiling down on you. Take care and know you are in our thoughts and prayers. The Cutler Family and Fran Pinson
- Denise, Rolling Meadows, IL
With heartfelt sympathy, Lara, Alex, and Trevor Buss
- Lara Buss, Savannah, GA
Lamar and Family, Billy was a true character. he brought happiness everywhere he went. He will be truly missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Kevin Sheehan
- Kevin Sheehan, Savannah, GA
Billy was one of the sweetest young men I have ever known. He always ask about my family when I saw him in Publix and I loved it when he took my groceries to the car which he insisted on doing so we could continue to talk about old times. I will miss his happy face!
- Emily Saussy, Savannah, GA
Irene, I'm so glad that death is not really a goodbye ... it's just a 'see ya later!' I Thess. 4:13-18 I love you and your family and pray God will give you His deepest comfort and peace in the midst of your tremendous sorrow.
- Wendy Lewis, Katy, TX
We sure enjoyed talking with Bill when we would go to check on their Gas Logs that we installed... We also Loved to talk to him about Dale Jr Our Fav & His Mother is a Super Sweet Lady ...He will be missed by all especially Ms Irene ...RIP
- Tim & Pam Anderson, Savannah, GA
Irene,Lamar,and Sissy, I was so sorry to hear of Billy's passing. Billy was a real blessing and I always enjoyed seeing him at Publix. He was always so polite and always asked about Melanie and Greg. Take comfort that he touched so many lives in a positive way. Please take care and know that you are all in my prayers.
- Tom Andrews, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Lester & Family It was such a pleasure knowing Bill and always selling him his lovable blank CD's. I will always cherish his big smile and upbeat personality. God gave us the gift of precious memories that will last until we meet again. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Pat Parrish-front Cashier- Walgreen's Wilmington Island
- Pat Parrish, Savannah, GA
Irene and family, Mama and I send our fond thoughts and prayers to each of you at this time. Billy was always positive and remembered us. He always asked about Becky even after all these years. I will always remember his smiles and hugs.
- Puttie Barnes, Savannah, GA
Irene, Sissy, and Lamar, and family. Bill was an amazing person, he will be missed by everyone. Love you all!
- Rick Winkelman, St Charles, IL
i'm sure Brad and Billy are together, maybe at a baseball game. With Thoughts of your family, Kim Moore Schreiber, Brad's sister
- Kim Schreiber, Park City, UT
Bill I will miss seeing you and talking about NASCAR when I came to your house to service the heating and A/C unit.You always made me feel like one of your friends.I think you did that with everyone. You were special and so is your mother.Thank You
- Richard Davis, Savnnah, GA
Dear Lester Family, I was sadden to hear of Bill's passing...he will truly be missed by all. He brighten up others through his presence and truly had a heart of gold! We are so grateful to have spent time with him in July....we wish your family much comfort in knowing you have an angel on your shoulders who is smiling down on you. Take care and know you are in our thoughts and prayers. The Cutler Family and Fran Pinson
- Denise, Rolling Meadows, IL
With heartfelt sympathy, Lara, Alex, and Trevor Buss
- Lara Buss, Savannah, GA
Lamar and Family, Billy was a true character. he brought happiness everywhere he went. He will be truly missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Kevin Sheehan
- Kevin Sheehan, Savannah, GA
Billy was one of the sweetest young men I have ever known. He always ask about my family when I saw him in Publix and I loved it when he took my groceries to the car which he insisted on doing so we could continue to talk about old times. I will miss his happy face!
- Emily Saussy, Savannah, GA
Irene, I'm so glad that death is not really a goodbye ... it's just a 'see ya later!' I Thess. 4:13-18 I love you and your family and pray God will give you His deepest comfort and peace in the midst of your tremendous sorrow.
- Wendy Lewis, Katy, TX
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
