Lester McGinness' Obituary
WESTMINISTER, CA - Lester McGinness, age 75 of Westminister, California, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 while at home. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at Roselawn Cemetery in Charleston at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2019 with Pastor Tom Farris officiating. Memorials in his honor may be made to the Peace Meal Program or to his family in care of Evelyn Kemp, and mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920. Lester was born October 21, 1943 in Charleston, Illinois, a son of Richard Charles and Evelyn (Irby) McGinness. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy and following his military service he remained in California working for AT & T and AARP, retiring in 2015. Mr. McGinness leaves his mother, Evelyn J. Kemp of Mattoon, Illinois; a nephew, Lance (Vicki) McGinness of Champaign, Illinois and their children, Geoff and Ana McGinness; and other extended family. Lester was preceded in death by his father, an older brother, Larry McGinness; and maternal grandparents, Sam Irby and Hazel Esther Irby Kearns. Graveside ServiceThe graveside service celebrating the life of Lester McGinness was held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Roselawn Cemetery in Charleston with Pastor Tom Farris officiating. Vocalist, Janet Keating sang, ""How Great Thou Art"", ""In The Sweet By and By"" and ""Amazing Grace"". Graveside Service Roselawn Cemetery Saturday, October 12, 2019 1:00 PM Email Details West Route 316Charleston, IL 61920 Directions
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