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 ARCHIVED TOPIC: Emory Lester's Father, "Jake" Lester Passes


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MarkJohnson - Posted - 10/10/2008:  02:47:05


"Jake" Lester, Father of Emory Lester Passed away last evening after a short illness near his home n Gainesville, Virginia.

"Jake" was an early second Generation Banjo player who performed with Bill Emerson, Eddie Adcock,Charlie Waller and many, Many others.

Bill Emerson said last evening that he played many, many venues with Jake when they were very young.
As you can imagine, Emory and his family are in deep mourning.

Funeral arrangements are pending....

Mark Johnson
clawgrass@bellsouth.net

Topic moved from "Playing Advice: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Styles."



Edited by - Banjoman on 10/10/2008 08:20:14

RONLD - Posted - 10/10/2008:  03:24:21


My deepest regards & prayers are with the friends & family of Mr. Jake.

Job 33:4 - Fitch fan #1

flange5st - Posted - 10/10/2008:  04:57:16


...............sincerest condolences to the family and friends..................peace

.........difficile est tenere quae acceperis nisi exerceas...........

skybolt - Posted - 10/10/2008:  07:41:37


Our Prayers are with you on your great loss...

Jerry


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