Lester Sample

Lester Sample, 77, of Jackson passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center.

He was born Jan. 28, 1944, to George and Novella Hilderbrand Sample in Cape Girardeau. Lester married Margaret Cutright on Aug. 30, 1963, and she preceded him in death Sept. 23, 2012.

Lester worked 16 years for the City of Cape Girardeau as a shop foreman. After that, he went on to run Riverfront Auto from 1979-2013. Lester became a member of the First Baptist Church in Jackson. He enjoyed volunteering for Meals on Wheels.

Survivors include his five children, Patti (Rodney) Stephens, Thomas (Lori) Sample, Stephanie Neal, Angela (Kevin) Stephens and Michael (Megan) Sample; grandchildren, Chris, Emily, Amanda, Britt, Dylan and Blake; three great-grandchildren, Lilly, Amelia and Kyler; three brothers, Tony, Johnny and Kenny Sample; friend, Shirley Adams; and several nieces, nephews, cousin, other relatives and friends.

Lester was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margaret; brothers, Larry and Gary; and sisters, Evelyn Welter, Freida Hunze and Pansy Bentley.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to offset expenses and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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