Lester Munson Sr.

Lester Munson Sr., 90, passed away May 16, 2016 in Abilene. Visitation will be 11:00 AM, Friday, May 20, 2016 followed by a funeral service beginning at 11:30 AM in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South.

Lester was born July 10, 1925 in Manor, TX to parents, Glen and Elen Munson. He grew up in Austin, TX and graduated from Austin High School. After high school he joined the United States Navy and served faithfully during WWII. He was assigned in the Pacific on the USS Yorktown and the USS Shangri La. He had a long career in the auto-parts sales industry and owned and operated two of his own stores. He enjoyed attending Tuscola United Methodist Church. Lester was the kind of guy who never met a stranger and considered everyone to be a friend. He enjoyed boating and spending time at the lake, and taught all of his children to water ski. Lester was also an avid Texas Longhorn fan.

He is survived by three sons, Ronny Munson of Tuscola, Lester Munson, Jr. and wife Sharon of Tuscola, Bryan Irvin of Kyle, TX; one daughter, Janis Russell and husband Mark of Georgetown; one daughter-in-law, Jessie Munson of Tuscola; five grandchildren, Katy Johnson and husband Rick, Matt Munson and wife Pam, Mack Russell and wife Amy, Justin Russell and wife Katie, Jenny Rogers and husband Chris; eight great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Lester was preceded in death by four sisters; three brothers; and his parents.

The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Tuscola United Methodist Church in Lester's honor, 702 S 7th St, Tuscola, TX 79562

Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family through the obituary link at www.elmwoodfuneral.com

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