Scotty Lee Lester, age 76, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Abingdon Health and Rehab Center. He was a retired dairy farmer.
He was born to the late Earnest Lester and Viola Ratliff Lester in Glade Spring. In addition to his parents, Scotty was also preceded in death by seven siblings, Bea Mason, Ronald Lester, Lucille Kelly, J.G. Lester, Martha Lester, Fred M. Lester, and Agnes Lester.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Linda Palmer Lester; two sisters, June Lester and Ann Lester, both of Glade Spring; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the Old Glade Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Pastor Andrew Vargas and Rev. Timothy Bird officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ballad Health Cancer Center, 16000 Johnston Memorial Dr., Abingdon, Va. 24211, the UVA Hospitality House, 205 14th St., NW, Charlottesville, Va. 22903, or flowers will be accepted.
Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook. The family of Scotty Lee Lester is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, Va. 24210 (276-623-2700).