Jimmy Lester

James L. Lester Jr. (January 12, 1932 – February 17, 2020) was an American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member for the 23rd district of the Georgia State Senate.[3]

Jimmy Lester
Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 23rd district
In office
1971–1985
Succeeded byFrank Albert
Personal details
Born
James L. Lester Jr.

(1932-01-12)January 12, 1932
Richmond County, Georgia, U. S.
DiedFebruary 17, 2020(2020-02-17) (aged 88)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseGwendolyn Gleason[1]
Children2[1]
Alma materThe Citadel
University of Georgia School of Law

Life and career

Lester was born in Richmond County, Georgia,[3] the son of Elizabeth Miles and William McMorris. He attended Richmond Academy and The Citadel, graduating the latter in 1952.[1]

After graduating, Lester served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a lieutenant.[1] He was discharged in 1954, after which he attended the University of Georgia School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1957.[1]

Lester worked with his father at a law firm.[1] In 1971, he was elected to represent the 23rd district of the Georgia State Senate.[3] Lester served until 1985, when he was succeeded by Frank Albert.

Lester died in February 2020, at the age of 88.[1][4]

References
  1. "Former Georgia state senator Jimmy Lester dies". The Augusta Chronicle. February 18, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  2. "State not rushing to grant tax breaks". The Columbus Ledger. Columbus, Georgia. October 22, 1974. p. 11. Retrieved November 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. closed access
  3. "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  4. "James "Jimmy" Luther Lester Sr". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved November 30, 2022.


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