Henry Clay Lester was born to Lane and Sue Lester in Soper, Oklahoma on August 22, 1932. He passed from this life at his home in Nelson on February 6, 2023 at the age of 90 years. Henry was a member of Archie Baptist Church

Henry was a proud veteran of the United States Army, and a member of the Masonic Lodge since 1950. He enjoyed showing cattle and lambs, and watching the kids roping. Above all else, his grandchildren were the joy of his life and he loved them all dearly.

Henry is preceded in death by his parents: Lane and Sue Lester; brothers: Robert and Frank; sisters: JoAnn and Mary; first wife: Carolyn; infant son: Paul; and infant great-grandson: Cadden.

He is survived by his wife: Shirley of the home; children: Gary Lester of Stillwater, OK, James Lester of Grant, OK, Donna Lester McCrite and husband T.J. of Bennington, OK, Russell Lester and wife Kelly of Atoka, OK, Ronald Mason and wife Regina of Finley, OK, and Rhonda Mason of Soper, OK; grandchildren: Alia Young, Rianna Blair, Kalynn Lester, Miranda Linn, Jordan Hudson, Shyla Bryant, Chelsi Lepel, Maci Sheperd, and Avery Hamman; and great-grandchildren: Keagan, Kutter, Henlee, Chloe, Clifton, and Eliza; as well as several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Services for Henry will take place on Friday, February 10, 2022 at 4PM in the Serenity Funeral Service Chapel with Greg Mack officiating. Interment will follow at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Soper, OK. Pallbearers include: Alex Lepel, Chris Bryant, William Mack, Brett Mack, and Cullen Mack.

Services are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Service of Antlers.