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Submitted: 11/7/14 • Approved: 11/8/14 • Last Updated: 4/14/18 • R759430-G0-S3
17 Sep1917 Tyler, Pemiscot, MO
1938 - 29 Mar 1938 Mineola, Wood, TX
Holland, Mo.- Harry Lester, 22, was killed instantly when struck by a freight train at Mineola, Texas, Tuesday morning, March 29. His father, Benny Lester, left immediately and returned here Saturday with the body, which was taken to the home of the parents in Holland, where it was held until Sunday morning. At eleven o'clock Sunday funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Holland and interment followed in Mt. Zion cemetery.
Besides his parents he is survived by one brother, Lawrence of Dell, Ark., two sisters Miss Nellie, at home, and Mrs. Wade Channell of near Holland. Another sister, Mrs. Rody Weeks of Holland, died two months ago.
Democrat Argus - Caruthersville, Missouri - Tuesday, April 5, 1938
Contributed on 11/7/14 by ttack
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