James N. Lester was born December 27, 1953 to Jim and Mildred Huff-Lester in Spencer, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by both parents, one brother William and wife; Phyllis Jones-Lester. He grew up in Spencer and graduated from Dunjee High School in 1972. He accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of St. James Baptist Church, Spencer, Oklahoma. In 1970 James married Phyllis Jones of Hugo, Oklahoma and to this union three children were born. James leaves to cherish his memory, children; Kiyoko Lester, Mikhail (Paul) Fields, and James N Lester, Jr. Sister; Lois Edwards, and brother; Reginald Lester. Nine grandchildren: Spenser, Malcolm, Gabriel, Hailey, Kiepher, Trakail, Jordan, Kwinton and Joselin. One nephew; Deon Edwards. Three nieces; Donna Glover, Debra Norwood, Dena Wright . One great-niece: Letiece Wilson. A host of other relatives and friends.