He was retired from SEARK Marine of Monticello and member of the First Presbyterian Church. Lester enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and loved ones. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Jayne Johnston Halbert.
Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Anita Frigault Halbert of Monticello; two daughters, Lisa Yoder and husband Richard of Chattanooga, TN and Amy Green and husband Thomas of Pine Bluff; two sons, Chris Booker and wife Stephanie of Monticello and Steven Booker and wife Denise of Henderson, TX; and eight grandchildren, Kalyn Roessler of Austin, TX, Alan Riggs of Signal Mountain, TN, Jagger Booker and wife Kendall of Little Rock, Javelyn Griffin and husband Timothy of Monticello, Jacob Booker and wife Abbey of Monticello, Pearson Booker and longtime girlfriend Maggi Dickerson of College Station, TX, Kaemyn Booker of Henderson, TX and Jason Green of Pine Bluff.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Brother Chip Wallace officiating. There will be a visitation Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. You can sign Lester's guestbook registry on this page.
Condolences(16)
Mimmye Goode
Memphis, TN Saturday, September 14, 2024 I was so sorry to hear of Lester's death. He seemed to make it a point to keep up with his classmates at Inverness -- always at the reunions as well as other gatherings. My sympathy to his family and friends.Esther Burton
Monticello, AR Sunday, July 28, 2024 ANITA, I am so sorry for your loss and I will continue to pray for you and your family. May you have peace and comfort. Esther BurtonCliff Gibson
Monticello, AR Saturday, July 27, 2024 Lester was a true gentleman who spread kindness and good cheer to all who knew him. The world will be a poorer place without him, but heaven will be much improved. Condolences to the family. CliffDiane Davis
Foley, AL Saturday, July 27, 2024 So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers.Sharon Shook McIntyre
Monticello, AR Saturday, July 27, 2024 Anita & Family of Lester,I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Lester for years through my brothers Richard & Jerry. Lester, my brothers & many other men of Monticello who are no longer with us spent many years fishing together in tournaments on the Arkansas River at Pendleton. When my husband was living we were blessed to be invited to some of their fish cookouts. Lester was a very nice person. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely,
Sharon
Julia Carpenter
Madison, MS Friday, July 26, 2024 Have known Lester since 1968. Met him thru my husband and his first wife Jayne. We all fished together, and his Mom and Dad were best friends, with my in-laws. He was a good hard working man and he will be missed. Prayers for Anita and family.Brenda Aubry
N. Richland Hills, TX Friday, July 26, 2024 I can only smile when I think of Lester. What a sweet & kind man he was! He always had a kind and encouraging word. My thoughts and prayers are with his family as they will surely miss him in the coming days, months, and years. I'm sure your wonderful memories of Lester will soon bring smiles to your faces. We'll miss you, Lester!Julia Warren
El Dorado, AR Friday, July 26, 2024 Our deepest sympathies to you on Lester's passing. What a sweet man he was! Kathleen and I enjoyed knowing him at Monticello 1st Presbyterian. He had a ready smile for everyone and an interesting and engaging personality. We will keep Anita and the family in our prayers and Lester in our hearts.Kaye Henry
Warren, AR Friday, July 26, 2024 I am so sorry, Anita. I know you loved him dearly. Prayers and hugs my friend.Wanda (Allen) Hudson
Farmersville, TX Friday, July 26, 2024 I didn’t know Lester very well but I have good memories we shared Anita and my heart goes out to you & your family for your loss. Just know I am thinking of you all and have you in my prayers. God bless you my friend.Wanda
Jo G. Prichard
Jackson, MS Friday, July 26, 2024 Lester was a great gift to his classmates in Inverness, Ms and we give thanks for his life and devoted friendship. May God bless Lester, his family & all who knew and loved him.Gloria Ryburn
MONTICELLO, AR Friday, July 26, 2024 So very sorry Anita, there are no words to help at this time. Just know I care! He was a sweet man , 🙏🏼and ❤️ to allDean Derryberry
Tillar, AR Friday, July 26, 2024 Amy so sorry to hear about ur dad sending prayers to you and the familyANGELA NARON
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 25, 2024 Mr. Lester was a very nice man who always had a smile when he saw you. I used to love running into him at the post office after he retired. My condolences to the family. He will be missed.Meagan
, Thursday, July 25, 2024 Mr. Lester was a very sweet and caring man. I am blessed to have known him. He always had a smile for me when he would come in the restaurant. You will be missed. Prayers for his sweet wife and family.Kent Davis
Maumelle, AR Thursday, July 25, 2024 Was a long time friend and a good Man, I am sorry Prayers