Service Details
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2020
VISITATION: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
HOMEGOING SERVICE: 11:00 a.m.
DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY
In accordance with Racine County only 50 people will be allowed in attendance. The service will be livestreamed at 11:00 a.m. Please check back before the service for the YouTube link. Live Streaming Link https://youtu.be/t4_9DebTSIM
Donald Durell Lester “Donald D” was born January 25, 1968 in Racine Wisconsin to the union of Frances (Vance) Lester and Eddie Lester. Donald was one of four children. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Saviour at an early age. Donald was a member of the Second Baptist Church. There, He learned his bible and studied his word.
Donald received his education at J.I. Case High school. He also built a brotherhood bound with a group of friends (Solid Gold Boys). Donald studied mechanical engineering at Central State University of Ohio. Also, he played football for this Historical Black College. He led as a vocalist with the Tot Angelic Choir singing his favorite song “Trouble in My Way”. Donald was truly blessed with multiple talents.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories his parents Eddie & Frances Lester, his three siblings Wendell Vance, Roger Lester, & Carolina Lester (Reginald) the mothers of his children Leslie Pitt & Erica Etienne, his three children DeAndre (Kayla) Lester, Eric (Ashley) Cage, & Dominique (Darell) Livingston, his nine grandchildren Dakeera, Joryah, Kahlea, Naomi, Jackson, Tristyn, Alayah, Darielle, & Baby Eric. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, family and friends.
Donald was preceded in death by his grandparents Prince & Callie Mae Vance, and Willy & Laura Lester.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, November 14, 2020 for a visitation from 10-11a.m. A service celebrating his life and Homegoing will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Johnny Ford officiating. In accordance with Racine County only 50 people will be allowed in attendance. The service will be livestreamed at 11:00 a.m. Please check back before the service for the YouTube link. Live Streaming Linkhttps://youtu.be/t4_9DebTSIM
Anonymous says
Lord Comfort Donald “D” Family and children Lord only you can help them during these times. We thank you lord for my friend and classmate Donald “D”. Heal his family brokenness in Jesus Name I Pray🙏🏾
MeLisa (Missie Bell) Bell-Churchwell
Atlanta, GA
Melody McMorris says
My condolences to family
Leewauna Epps says
IN PEACE U REST DONALD REALLY GONE MISS U💜😭😇🙏🏼
Robert and Janine Berryhill & family says
Our condolences and prayers to the family.
Gina (Petty) Deacon says
May peace that passes all understanding be abound for Donald’s family during their time of loss. May your spirit be at rest Donald. The Franklin Street crew will remember you always!!
Sherine Meeks says
My heartfelt condolences to the family!
The King Family says
Donald will be missed. May God comfort and strengthen you this day and the days to come.
LiLJim says
Rest easy 2 Kool forever my brother forever my friend…… Solid Gold
Vanessa Butler says
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Lester family.
Walinda Riley says
My deepest condolences and prayers to the family.Donald was a dearest friend of mine. May he rest in peace
Tracie Bland-Edmoson says
Sorry for your loss
Keith Moore says
My brother you will be missed! I remember the day the Solid Gold Boys was formed: Adrian “Duke” (My brother RIH), James (RIH), Donald (RIH), and Little Jim (Keep Pressing my brother). My prayers goes out to the Family I came to know as my family growing up on the South Side. May your hearts be full with peace.
Angie Bester-Lambert says
Rest in heavenly peace my childhood friend. My prayers go to your family.
Ashley & family says
My condolences and prayers for the family! I will never forget the recent talks we had. I will always remember you telling me before we hung up remember Loo I’m watching you even when you don’t know. Love ya kid! Take care of Michael up there Donald D!
Mary Hooks and Family..south side💕 says
To the Lester family
We send our deepest condolences to each of you. We don’t know your pain or feel your sorrow but we do know Donald was a very special person. We grew up on the south side together, attended the same church for years. God continued blessings and comfort at this time.
Anonymous says
Rest in eternity my childhood friend
Jerry Smith says
My condolence to the Lester family.
Paula Boykin and Family says
Sincere condolences to the family you all are in our thoughts and prayers we’re very sorry for your loss Donald was a great kid Southside rest in peace Donald
Mr and Mrs Fred Brown says
Our condolences to The Lester family praying for peace and comfort and strength in Jesus name.. rest old school you were truly a blessing and our life.
stacy Hunter says
Rip Donald gone to soo. Will be miss
Stacey Moore & Family says
Sending our heartfelt condolences & sympathies to the Lester family. It was always good conversation & laughs when we crossed paths. Donald you will be missed.
James Silas says
Rest on Brother,You Always kept it Real with me from Day one,I can say u were a Hard Working Man ,I’m truly going to Miss you,
Christine Golden says
I’m so sorry for your loss RIH you’ll be missed and I’m Praying 🙏🏿 For the family.
Dr. Gregory Williams says
I’d like to express my sincere condolences to the family and the entire Southside of Racine. Growing up in the neighborhood, and through our interactions at school, Donald was an inspiration all he came in contact with. May God’s Grace be upon him as he takes his eternal journey – (Forever Southside – Racine).
Toni Bostick says
Rest in Heaven my “round the corner” neighborhood and childhood friend.
Veronica Oliver says
Sending condolences from the Oliver’s❤❤
Dadra Lockridge says
RIP Donald, May God bless your soul, love you friend!
Monica Jones says
A guy that will be miss but will not be forgotten. Rip Mr Lester.
Melva and Clarence says
My condolences to Donald’s parents, children and the rest of his family and friends. I thank the lord for the time he gave us to be friends. R.I.P Donald Lester.
Robert Carter Sr says
My condolences to the family.
CARMEN PHILLIPS AND FAMILY🙏 says
RIH DONALD D YOU ARE AND WILL BE TRULY MISSED GIVE MY MOM MS.MINNIE A KISS FOR ME😢
SaQunda Johnson says
Sending my sincere condolences to the entire Lester family and his children. Donald was and is a beautiful soul – RIH my ‘old friend!
Maria Sanchez says
RIP Donald from all 2nd shift city bus riders. Glad to have meet you and we will miss you.
Cleveland Edmonson says
My condolences to the family during this time of sadness .
Donald D , u will be missed immensely .
Walter & Vallie Rogers says
You have my deepest sympathy on the passing of your son, Donald. We knew Donald to be a loving and kind person. We share in the sorrow that you are experiencing , but be of good cheer for joy cometh in the morning when we take our sorrow to the Lord.
Tonya Burnett says
My condolences Caroline stay strong.
Tracy and Veronica steward says
From the entire E.l.I. Crew our condolences go out to the family and Solid Gold crew . Rest In Peace !
Dana Mosley-Clark says
My deepest condolences to the entire family of Donald and his children & grandchildren… May God be with you all…
Joyce “Big Ann” Denton says
Sending my prayers and condolences to your family during the time of sorrow. Donald was like a brother to me… always watching and telling on me… Nice fella and one of my brother’s ( Lil’ Jim) best friends. Donald was always kool and laid back, a true good fella and in peace may you rest.
Rhonda Ellis & Fam says
My Condolences to the Lester Fam🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️ Donald will Truly B Miss
Fly High RIP
Janice Livingston says
Sending my prayers and heartfelt condolences to the entire Lester family… 🙏🏾
Renee & Deniseon King says
Praying that God will comfort and strengthen Donald’s family this day and the days to come.
Twyla Clark and family says
My deepest condolences to the Lester family. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Donald will truly be missed. He was an inspiration to all he came in contact with! 🙏🏾 for strength and comfort to the family.
The Tye family says
Sending our condolences Rest in peace Donald( south side for life)
Johnnie/Betty Vaughn says
Donald. May God hold you always in His hands. I always loved you Donald. From your Auntee Betty and Uncle Johnnie Vaughn.
Camilla Selmon and family says
Sending our sincere condolences to the Lester family, we will continue to pray that God comforts and strengthens the family today and the days to come.
Debbie Kidd says
Sorry for your loss
Deborah Selmon says
My condolences to the Lester family he will be miss love always
C H says
My condolences to the Lester Family. This has come as a shock to me. I remember Lester from around the way, never had a real relationship with him other than being a nice person when you saw him around. Hope is always the best medicine to help the living to endure and look to the future with confidence. Revelation 21:3,4
Daris J. Hodges says
My condolences to the Lester family and friends . I pray that God comforts you daily.