Jerry Dean Lester, Jr., age 57 of Pulaski passed away Monday, September 28, 2026.

Born February 28, 1969 in Delaware, he was the son of Jerry Dean Lester, Sr. and his mother, the late Rebecca June O’Dell Lester. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents Charles & Iva Hazel Nunn Lester and Fred “Hoover” & Thelma Quesenberry O’Dell and sister, Rebecca “Denise” Lester Trail.

Jerry loved fishing, hunting and making people laugh. He was always the comedian of the family.

He is survived by his

Father - Jerry Dean (Sarah) Lester, Sr.

Wife - Heather Amanda Lester

Children – Nikki (Jason) Boyd, Renee (Eddie) Brandt, Bethany (Christopher) Lester

Stepchildren – Haleigh (Conner) Martin, Courtney (Brittany) Stamper, Paul Sarver

Grandchildren – Madilyn Sarver, Gracie Sarver, Emma Sarver, Lucas Sarver, P.J. Sarver, Scarlett Sarver, Ava Meador, Meilani Meador, Ellie Martin, Aiden Boyd, Gerry Brandt and Jimmy Brandt

Half-sisters - Dawn, Tracy and Sarah

Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon Monday – October 5, 2026 at the Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, Pulaski with Don Sizemore officiating. Interment will follow at the O’Dell-Moore Cemetery, Hiwassee

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until time of service.

To sign Jerry’s online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com - Bower Funeral Home & Crematory, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.