WOODROW LESTER, 64 years of age of the Weller Yard Section of Grundy, VA, passed away Friday, May 21, 2010 at his home, following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, he was the son of the late Kennis and Pearlie Lester Lester. He was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County, was a disabled coal miner, and a member of the Holiness Church. Mr. Lester was a Veteran of the U.S. Army.

Mr. Lester is survived by his wife Janice Coleman Lester of Grundy, VA;             1-Daughter: Katessia Renee Lester, Grundy, VA;  1-Grandson: Brady Keith Charles, Grundy, VA; 2-Sisters:     Hester and husband Dan Don Looney, Lynn Camp, Grundy, VA; Ada Keen, Grundy, VA; 2-Brothers: Roscoe and wife Onia Lester, Big Rock, VA; Lonzo and wife Ruth Lester, Grundy, VA; 1-Half Brother: Monroe and wife Ermal Lester, Hurley, VA; 1-Sister-in-Law:  Retha Lester, Hurley, VA. Also, survived by several Nieces and Nephews.

He was preceded in death by 3-Sisters:  Arminta Lester, Ellen Scarberry, Lakie Lester, and 1-Brother: Clyde Lester; 1-Half-Brother:  Willie Lester..

Funeral Services for WOODROW LESTER will be conducted Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Darrell Davis, Danny Hess, and John Justus officiating with burial following in Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA.

Friends may call at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Sunday evening at 6:00 P.M. with services Sunday and Monday evenings at 7:00 P.M.

Active Pallbearers will be Gregory Mullins, Billy Peck, Danny Charles, Danny Whitt, Darnell Lester, Shannon Lester, Brandon Lester, and Kennith Dena Coleman.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Justin Cook, Dr. Mario Stefanini, Roy Lee Coleman, Paul Elswick, Todd Elswick, and Bill Mullins.   

Full Military Rites will be conducted at the cemetery by Members of Childs Gentry Post # 7360 of the Veterans of Foreign War.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grundyfuneralhome.com

Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia is in charge of all arrangements.