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Paul E. Lester 1959-2019

WARREN — Paul E. Lester, 59, of Warren, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, from end stage COPD in the presence of his loving family, under the comforting care of hospice.

Mr. Lester was born Aug. 10, 1959, in Warren, the son of Virgil A. and Helen Holley Lester and was a resident of Warren most of his life.

Mr. Lester served in the U.S. Air Force during peace time. For his service to his country, he was awarded the Air Force Training Ribbon and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal and was honorably discharged on July 7, 1986, with the rank of Sergeant.

Paul was a licensed master plumber and the owner of Affordable Plumbing Company in Warren for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, the former Michelle Kent, and his daughter, the light of his life, Alexis Lester, of Warren; his sons, Bryan Paul Lester of Houston and Chris (Ashley) Brown of Waynesboro, Pa.; and five grandchildren. Paul is also survived by his father-in-law and best friend, Robert Kent of Warren; his siblings, Danny (Sharyn) Lester of Warren, Karen Lester of Ranson, W.Va., Ronald (Misty) Lester of Wamego, Kan., Phil Lester and Butch (Donna) Lester, all of Elgin, S.C.

Mr. Lester was preceded in death by his parents; and by his eldest sister, Sharon Mackey.

Family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, at Praise Assembly of God Church, 1004 N. Main St., Niles, Ohio 44446. A memorial service celebrating Paul’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with Pastor Michael Zenn officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made, in Paul’s name, to the family to be dispersed to organizations as per Paul’s wishes.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road NE, Warren, Ohio 44483, 330-394-6200. Dedicated to serving your loved ones. This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to www.statonborowskifuneral home.com.

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