Kenneth Ray "Crash" Lester

Crash was an automobile mechanic and avid Harley rider, he also coached youth baseball.

A memorial Service will be Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Cotten Funeral Home Chapel. Following the service a reception will be held at Flyers 69. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 9, 2015 from 6 to 8 pm at Cotten Funeral Home.

He was predeceased by, his son Richard Lester; parents Cleatis and Martha Lester; and sister Debbie Laurain.

Surviving is his partner of 25 years, Sharon Allen; 3 sons, Steve Lester [Linda] of Alabama, Roger Lester [Dianne] of Michigan, and Scott Allen [Stephanie] of Aurora; 3 daughters, Meloney Quay [Chip] of New Bern, Christine Biddix [Mark] of Aurora,and Pamela Allen of Deep Run; Brother-in law, Terry Laurain of Michigan; Daughter-in law, Christina Manning-Lester of New Bern; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.

Online condolences may be made to the family at cottenfuneralhome.com