Lester DeSoto's Obituary
Graveside services for Lester DeSoto, 89, of Anacoco, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, August 16, 2021 in the Leesville Cemetery of Leesville with Sheryl Donahoe officiating.
Visitation will be Monday, August 16, 2021 from 10:00 A.M until time of service at the cemetery.
Lester was born on November 12, 1931 in Natchitoches, Louisiana to his parents, Albert & Lilly Antee DeSoto. He passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 in Anacoco.
He was an outdoor enthusiast, loved to hunt and fish. He loved animals and one of his hobbies was tinkering on things. He enjoyed eating catfish and peanut brittle.
Lester is preceded in death by his parents, wife; Siglinde, daughter; Gerri Lynn DeSoto.
Left to cherish his memory is his children; Eddie DeSoto (Darlene) of Dayton, TX., JoAnn Overtermous (Wayne) of Paducah, KY, Renate Arrington (Gerald) of Rosepine, LA., Peggy Meeks of Thibodeaux, LA., Markus Meeks of Shreveport, LA., Alex Meeks (Janet) of Conroe, TX., grandchildren; Eddie DeSoto, Jr. Thomas DeSoto, Tyler DeSoto, Brandon Oglesby and five great grandchildren.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the DeSoto Family at www.labbymemorial.com
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