Lester Lavern Easley, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on December 30, 2024, at Francois Bend in Gonzales, LA. He was 83 years old. Lester was born on September 16, 1941, in Easleyville, LA. He attended Greensburg High School and Louisiana State University. He was a long-time employee of Ethyl/Albemarle Corporation in Baton Rouge, LA. Upon retiring, he moved back to Saint Helena Parish where he became actively involved in civic affairs. He served on the Board for the Louisiana Capital Area Economic Development Alliance (LaCAEDA) Film Commission. He also served as Chairman of the Saint Helena Parish Office of Economic Development. Lester had a lifelong love of history, but he was always happiest at his "place" in Greensburg, LA, tending to his cattle. He was a certified Louisiana Master Cattleman. Lester is survived by his daughters, Renee Talbot and Teri Gates; son, Craig Easley; 5 grandchildren, Chase Dragon and wife, Starr, Hunter Dupre, Alexandra Dupre Donaldson and husband, Jonathan, Tai Andrews, and Beau Talbot; brother, Willard Easley and wife, Dorothy, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie and Jewell Easley; sister, Bessie Blanchard; brothers, James L. Easley and Elton L. Easley; and wife, Billie Jean Easley. A private family service will be conducted by Deacon Edward Renz. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.