Lester Dewberry Sr. Obituary in Tyler at John R. Harmon

Obituary For Lester Dewberry Sr.

( 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.

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ROY DEWBERRY sent The Peace Lily for Lester Dewberry Sr. - May 23, 2024

LESTER WAS A GREAT BROTHER,DAD,HUSBAND,AND MOST OF ALL,HE WAS MY BEST WHOM I'AM GOING TO MISS TRULY.PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY

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Sending love to you guys, may God continue to give you peace that surpasses all understanding; the word of the Lord says He is close to the brokenhearted, those crushed in spirit, so I know God is near you at this time. For He will never leave or forsake you are your promises from God. Praying for your guys. With Love Nikki

To the family my name is Jackie Talley Brown and William Brown I am the cousin of Russian from Fort Worth TX BORN IN TYLER I WOULD like to say Lester will be missed by his family and friends Lester was a wonderful husband daddy brother grandfather and when we will come to visit them Lester love to show us around where he like to fish at russianet call me anytime of day or night if you need someone to talk to I am here for you I would like to say to the family today is hold on stay strong so you all can go on sending the prayers with the love of God

To the family my name is Jackie Talley Brown and William Brown sending the prayer 🙏 from Fort Worth Tx I am Russian cousin and Would say Lester was a wonderful husband and daddy and brother and grandfather and a good friend to everybody when we would come down to visit with them he would show us a good time we will miss him I want to say to the family hold on stay strong so you all can go on with the Love of God

Russian, my heart goes out to you and your loved ones during this challenging time. Remember that I'm here to offer support for you and the family. I shared some exciting fishing adventures with Ronnie and him in the early 80s. Though the pain of your loss may linger, trust that time will heal all wounds and the happy memories will once again shine bright, filling your heart with hope and renewed strength for the future. — feeling sorry. Racheal Shearin

The great times fishing together at the twin bridges. Pulling out those crappies.

Love you my sweet daddy from you baby girl and grandbabies Laretha

Sorry forgot to add my name.. Verlesia (Lisa) Robinson

Praying for the family that god gives them the strength they need. Been knowing Lester and Russian all my life we are like family 🙏🏾🙏🏾

Sending love, hugs and prayers to my sweet friend Russian and family. Asking God to give you all strength to make it thru this trying time. Love, Melondy Harris