BLAINE LESTER, 86 years of age of Mouthcard, KY, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY, following a brief illness. Born in Pike County, KY, he was the son of the late Emory and Causby Blankenship Lester. He was a resident of Pike County most of his life and was a member of the Mouthcard Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather and enjoyed working on cars. Blaine was a retired Coal Miner and member of the United Mine Workers of America.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, May Charles Lester (1994), 2-Daughters: Peggy Crouse and Erma Dotson.

He is survived by his companion, Paula Smith, Mouthcard, KY, 2-Daughters: Phyllis (James) Dotson, Mouthcard, KY, Brenda Ratliff, Allen, KY, 1-Son: Jeremy Elkins, Berea, KY, 1-Brother: Thurman (Ruby) Lester, Hurley, VA

Also, survived by 6-Grandchildren, numerous Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren.

Funeral Services for BLAINE LESTER will be conducted Sunday, July 7, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ben Martin and Rev. Dale Tomlinson officiating with burial to follow in Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA.

Friends may call at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Friday evening at 6:00 P.M. with services Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00 P.M.

Active Pallbearers will be Nicholas Ratliff, Jeremy Elkins, Chet Damron, Tommy Lester and Bill Blankenship.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Brian Fleming and the Men of Mouthcard Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grundyfuneralhome.com

Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia is in charge of all arrangements.