Lester E. Cleaver Sr., 84, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 2:55 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2018 at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. He was born June 24, 1934 in Wabash, to Christian “Chris” and Lena (Farmer) Cleaver.
Lester married Shirley Barrone in Wabash on February 28, 1959. He was a US Navy veteran and was a newspaper delivery man retiring after 20 years. Lester was a member of the Wabash American Legion Post 15. He enjoyed watching the Cubs, fishing and delivering newspapers.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Cleaver of Wabash; seven children, Marcella Wellington, Paul Cleaver Tuttle, John Cleaver, Alice Woodward, Lester Eugene Cleaver, Christian “Chris” Cleaver, and Mick Cleaver, several grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two children, George Cleaver and Sharon Kay Cleaver.
Friends may call 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. There will be no service.
Preferred memorial is Shop with a Cop.
The memorial guest book for Lester may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.