( May 5, 1963 – May 15, 2024 )
OVERTON---Funeral services for Mr. Lester Dewberry Sr, 61, is scheduled for 1 pm on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Sinclair Church of Christ in Troup with Brother Ralph Kinnel, eulogist. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery/Troup under direction of John R Harmon Undertaking Company.
Mr. Dewberry was born May 5, 1963 in Troup to the late Lessie Hunter and Jerlean Roberts and he transitioned on May 15, 2024.
He was a graduate of Troup High School and has been a resident in Rusk County over 20 years. He was a former employee as a fork lift driver. Mr. Dewberry was a faithful member of Sinclair Church of Christ where he served in many capacities and naming a few: he was a senior brother of the church, usher, and song leader.
He was preceded in death by his sister: Dorothy Dewberry Austin, brother: Lessie Hunter Jr. and sister-in-law: Margie Dewberry.
Mr. Dewberry is survived by spouse: Russian Dewberry of Overton, son: Lester Dewberry Jr (Tabatha) of Wichita Kansas, daughters: Latosha Dewberry (Calvin Vaughn) of Mesquite, Laretha Dewberry of Overton, Texas; brother: Roy Gene Dewberry of South Carolina; sister: Linda Ray (Marsell), Carrie Dewberry (Donnie Pryor ) all of Arp, Texas and Nicole Talley of Tyler, Texas; and seven grandchildren
Public viewing will be on Friday, May 24th, from 2 pm to 8 pm at the funeral home.