Howard Myles Lester

Howard Myles Lester, 73, died September 21, 2025.

Born in Athens, GA on January 22, 1952, Howard was a son of the late Bertha Frances Hollis and Ralph Howard Lester.

Howard worked in restaurant and food services most of his life. He worked for many years at A&A Bakery in Athens, Nana B’s Catering, Bell’s/B&T Grocery on Hawthorne Ave. and the Golden Pantry in Winterville.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Survivors include two brothers, T. Gerald Lester and William Keith Lester; nieces, Teresa Croy and Marenda Russell; nephew, Dillon (Krystal) Plyler; great nephews, Benjamin Keith Lester, Timothy Dwain Williams, Hudson James Russell and Aiden Lucas Russell.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com