Lester Charles Smith

Lester Smith was born on March 12, 1949, in Sacramento, California. He was a veteran of the Vietnam war and proudly served in the United States Air Force for 17 years as an aircraft mechanic and later worked as a marine mechanic. Lester loved the Lord and was a member of New Day Family Fellowship. His faith was an important part of his life, and he held close the comfort, strength, and hope found in his relationship with God.

Lester had a wonderful sense of humor and loved making people laugh. He enjoyed bringing smiles to those around him and sharing moments of laughter with family and friends. Beyond his humor, Lester brought peace and wisdom to his family. He offered a steady presence, thoughtful perspective, and a sense of comfort that will be deeply missed. His humor, wisdom, and unique personality made him truly one of a kind.

Above all, Lester loved his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents Edna and Richard Smith ; and his first wife Sigrid Smith, his daughter Adrien Carney, and his son Michael Carney and wife Rose Carney.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Charline Smith; his four sons David Carney, Dusty Hampton and wife Sallie, Jonny Carney and wife Cecile, Steve Carney and wife Yolanda; his daughters, Jamie Batey and husband Charlie, Glenell Bankhead and husband Jerry and Patricia Carney. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren: Shayne ,Tyler and Clara Hampton, Samantha and Sarah Bankhead , James Batey and his wife Ashley ; Justin Batey, Darian McNew and her husband Aaron, and their three children Logan, Declan and Jessie McNew, who is soon to arrive. Lester will be deeply loved, forever remembered, and greatly missed.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home with Brother David Fuller officiating, burial will follow immediately at Rosemound Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home.