Lester Ray McKeithen Sr.,63, of New Bern died Saturday, October 2, 2021 at his residence.

Viewing hours are 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Friday at Oscar's Mortuary.

His service is 2:00 PM Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 140 Hyman Road. The interment will follow at the McKeithen Family Cemetery.

He is survived by his son, Lester Ray McKeithen Jr. of New Bern; brothers, James McKeithen, Bobby McKeithen, Walter McKeithen III and Michael McKeithen all of New Bern; sisters, Ida Williams, New Bern, Dollie Washington, Dover, DE and Gloria Cherry, New Bern.

Masks are required and social distancing followed.