Lester D. Monroe

Born in Flint, Mich., on July 3, 1937, he was a son of the late Lester W. and Eilene (Hyde) Monroe. Lester graduated from high school and was self-employed from 1955 until 1960. In 1960, he began his employment with Flint Asphalt and Paving for 10 years.

He was then employed at Genova Plastics for six years and then began his employment with Delphi in Saginaw, Mich., retiring in 1976. He then hunted and fished as his vocation. He is preceded in death by his parents and two older brothers.

Lester is survived by his wife, the former Shirley M. Cregar of Clio; and children, Pamela Monroe of Boeyne, Texas, Cynthia R. (Peter) Pavey of Corvallis, Ore., and Rodney (Deanna) Monroe of Gladstone; and three grandsons, Adam and Tanner of Gladston and Ethan of Milwaukee.

According to his wishes, cremation services have been accorded. No local services are planned.

Condolences may be extended at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com.

Beaulieu Funeral Home of Newberry is assisting the family with their arrangements.