Lester Lowell Crites

Lester Lowell Crites, 92, of Du Quoin, IL, formerly of Morrisonville, IL, passed away at 3:15 A.M., Monday, July 14, 2003 at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro, IL.
Lester was a retired farmer and had also worked as a construction supervisor of bridge construction for the state of Illinois.  He was a member of Masonic Lodge #681 and a Shriner.
He was born February 5, 1911 at Wayne County, IL, the son of George August and Minnie (Egbert) Crites.
He married Audenia Hall on June 8, 1940 at Taylorville, IL and she preceded him in death on June 1, 1987.
He is survived by two daughters - Nancy Crites Pestka and husband John of Du Quoin, IL, and Judith Wright and husband Gary of Tyler, TX, one sister-in-law - Georgia (Mel) Forbes of Morrisonville, IL, three grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one daughter - Carolyn, one brother - Glenn Crites and one sister - Beulah.
Graveside services were at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 19, 2003 at Morrisonville Cemetery at Morrisonville, IL with Douglas Bates, Lester's grandson, officiating.
Those attending the service were asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin, IL was in charge of arrangements.
Interment was in the Morrisonville Cemetery at Morrisonville, IL.
