Mr. Alvin McClinton Lester, 86, of Troy, S.C., entered into rest on November 30, 2006 at Self Memorial Hospital in Greenwood, S.C.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 2 at Troy Cemetery with Rev. Doug White officiating.

Mr. Lester was a carpenter and a member of Troy A.R.P.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Bailey Lester and his parents, the late Thomas and Ella Black Lester.

Survivors include two sons, Larry M. Lester of Troy and Howard W. Lester of Belvedere, S.C.; one daughter, Mary "Bonnie" Clegg of Parksville, S.C.; one sister, Katie Arlond of Maritta, Ga.; twelve grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Pallbearers were Tony Clegg, Randy Clegg, Donnie Clegg, Curtis Clegg, Wayne Lester and Josh Holliday.

Strom Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.