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Official Obituary of

Lester Earl Simms

March 31, 1969 ~ August 24, 2025 (age 56) 56 Years Old

Lester Earl Simms Obituary

Lester Earl Simms, 56, of Raleigh departed this earthly existence on Sunday August 24, 2025. Funeral service at 12:00 PM Friday September 12, 2025 at the C.A. Haywood, Sr. Memorial Chapel preceded by an 11:00 AM visitation. Interment will follow the service at Rand Street Christian Church Cemetery.

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Services

Visitation & Viewing

Friday
September 12, 2025
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
C.A. Haywood, Sr. Memorial Chapel
2415 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27603

Funeral Service

Friday
September 12, 2025
12:00 PM
C.A. Haywood, Sr. Memorial Chapel
2415 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27603

Interment following funeral service

Friday
September 12, 2025
Rand Street Christian Church Cemetery (Haywood Street)