Lester Levate Efird

Lester Levate Efird, 82, of Hot Springs passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at his home. Lester was born on September 29, 1934 in Red Oak, Arkansas to Odis William Efird and Orphia Branum Efird.

Lester loved the outdoors which involved camping, fishing, hunting and watching his deer and squirrels. Lester was married to the love of his life Jo Ella for 62 years. He is a charter member and helped build the 1^st Southern Baptist Church in Magnet Cove, Arkansas. He also organized and volunteered as a fireman in Magnet Cove as well. He enjoyed coaching little league and Babe Ruth baseball. Lester was former owner and operator of Less’ Small Engine Repair in Magnet Cove. He worked for 32 years at Reynolds Metal. He enjoyed bowling as a past time hobby. One of his great loves was watching his grandkids and granddog playing and swinging in the backyard. He will be missed and loved by all.

Lester is survived by his wife, Jo Ella of Hot Springs, AR; Daughter Tina Conzel and husband Tommy of Nashville, AR; Sons: Mark Efird and wife Tara of Benton, AR; Byron Efird and wife Cendy of Hot Springs, AR; He is also survived by his Grandchildren: Aaron, Brent, Joseph and Zech Efird, Courtney Grant and Alison Craun along with 15 Great Grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by both parents, Odis and Orphia Efird.

Services will be 2 :00 PM Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Atkinson Funeral Home’s Chapel with Aaron Efird and Tommy Conzel Officiating. Burial will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Bismarck, Arkansas. Visitation will be Monday, May 1, 2017 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Aaron Efird, Brent Efird, Joseph Efird, Zech Efird, Scott Montgomery, Casey Craun and David Montgomery. Honorary Pallbearers will be The Nursing Staff of Davita, Eugene Branum and Arnold Branum.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Davita Dialysis Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas.