Lester M. Andrews

Prior to retirement, he worked for Newark Sheet Metal; was an air conditioner installer and was a semi-truck driver. He enjoyed working in his garage, watching NASCAR, especially Dale Ernhardt, fishing and riding motorcycles.

Survivors include his loving wife of 13 years, Darlene (Faller) Andrews, whom he married on July 30, 1999; children, Keith (Rosemary) Andrews, Ronald (Patricia) Andrews and Courtnee (John) Helphrey; step-children, Jeff (Alice) Grove, Jackie (George) Blackburn and Marcia Grove; grandchildren, Jason, Kelsey, Storm, Destiny, Lindsay, Whitney and Mark; and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he preceded in death by his second wife, Audrey Andrews; brothers, Richard and Bob Andrews; and one step-son, Paul “J R” McArtor.

Arrangements are entrusted to Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Home, Newark.