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Lester was born December 16, 1955 to the late Ernest Green, Sr. and Ernestine Browley-Green. Lester was the fourth child of their ten children. He was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 2, 2022, after a long illness.

Lester attended Weaver Elementary School and Mitchell High School.  He was a graduate of the class of 1973. Lester enjoyed all sports and was a high school standout basketball player.  After graduation Lester began his work career as an employee of Memphis Dinette for more than 15 years until the plant closed.

He was a very lively person that spoke whatever was on his mind. Lester was a dedicated mechanic.  He enjoyed old school music and loved to cut a rug dancing.

Lester was the father of four alluring children; Demecus, Demarius,  Tamara  and Teresa. He was married to Diane Thomas-Green for more than 21 years.

He  was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Green, Sr. and his beautiful daughter Teresa Nicole Green- Chambers & grandson Kholby Green.

Lester leaves to cherish his memories; his loving mother, Ernestine Green; his loving children; Demecus (Torri) Green,  Demarius Green, Tamara (Andrew) Banks; all of Memphis, TN.; his siblings; Inez (Otis) Scruggs, Ernest Green, Jr.,  Leroy (Debra) Green, Michael Green, Curtis (Karen) Green, Robert (Briggette) Green, Myra (Jonathan) Odum, Gerald (Gwen) Green  and Douglas Green; all of Memphis, TN., Grandchildren: Ahmaya, Ariel, Teiraney, Tayla, Tamia, Stacee, Tyson and Christopher and a host nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends…