Lester Theodore Thomas, Sr.

Mr. Lester Theodore Thomas, Sr., 89, of Princeton, KY, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Princeton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Mr. Thomas was a graduate of St. Bernice High School and participated for the varsity basketball team.  His love for basketball lasted all of his life and manifested every March which was, if not his favorite time of year, certainly appeared to be by all that knew him.  He helped establish a thriving bus ministry in the early 1970’s while serving at First Baptist Church in McHenry, Illinois.  He also helped establish a Christian school (Fox Valley Christian School) at the same church.  He loved to engage in the collectibles market and loved music, both by listening and playing guitar.  He served honorably in the United States Army and loved God, his country, and family.
He is survived by his two sons, Lester Thomas, Jr. of Alton, Missouri, and Jeffrey Thomas of Chicago, Illinois; six grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Majorie Mae Thomas in 1997; and his second wife, Nita Thomas; four siblings, Mary Widamene, Ilene York, Wayne Thomas, Sylvester Thomas; and his parents, Ralph Washington and Jennie Alice (Culberson) Thomas.
Graveside funeral services will be Saturday, July 19, 11 AM, at Cedar Grove Cemetery, with burial to follow.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, July 19th, from 9:00 until 10:30 AM in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.