Lester Price

Lester Charles Price, a Proud Veteran of the United States Air Force , passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Kirby Medical Center.

Lester was born on October 3, 1935 in Ashmore, Illinois to Floyd J. and Myrtle Chartier Price. He graduated from Charleston High School and at the age of 18, and then enlisted in the United States Air Force. He proudly served for 20 years, retiring as a Technical Sargeant (TSgt) attaining the rank of E6. His service included a tour of duty in Vietnam during which he was awarded a Bronze Star Medal.

Lester married the love of his life, Judy Adams Price, on February 4, 1955 in Paris, IL. They enjoyed 67 years of marriage until Judy sadly passed in 2023. Together they had 4 children, Floyd, Leslie, Troy and Chuck. Being a military family, they lived in several different locations in the United States. Upon retirement, Lester & Judy moved to Bement, Illinois and spent years traveling with friends on their Gold Wing motorcycle and were always proud to share that they had visited 48 states. For over 30 years, they made Granbury, Texas their home and also had a place in the Rio Grande Valley where they loved spending time with all their “Winter Texan” family and friends. Up until the last few years, they also enjoyed camping in their RV and of course, Lester always watched his beloved Dallas Cowboys even having a room dedicated to them. He was also known to always put up a fight for his Dallas Cowboys... especially this favorite Green Bay Packers Fan.

Lester is survived by his children, Floyd Price of Granbury, Texas, Leslie Bentley of Washington, Illinois, Troy (Julie) Price of Bement, Illinois and Charles (Sandy) Price of Granbury, Texas. He will be missed by his 6 grandchildren – Crystal King, Hillary (Colby) Aggertt, Jessica (Shannon) Somers, Michael (Andrea) Bentley, Heather (Cody) Pope, and Zach (Lindsey) Price as well as 16 great-grandchildren and 4 great- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Wayne, brother Danny, sister Zella Dean, granddaughter Judy Price and daughter-in-law Sherrie Price.

Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m.., on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Hinds Funeral Home, 348 N. Piatt Street, Bement, Illinois. Graveside services with military rites by Albert Parker American Legion Post #620 will be at 3:00 p.m., on Saturday at St. Omer Cemetery in Ashmore, Illinois. Pastor Pat Tieman will officiate. Memorial contributions can be made to Albert Parker American Legion Post #620 or the Arcola V.F. W.

Aaron and Susie Hinds of Hinds Funeral Home & Cremation Services, are proud to honor the life of Lester Price, “Our Family is Here to Serve Your Family”. Please visit our website at to offer condolences.www.hindsfuneralhome.com