Our beloved, Lester Thomas Weaks, Jr., 63, of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away October 10, 2021. Lester was born April 10, 1958, to Thomas Lester Weaks, Sr. and Josephine Weaks, in Norfolk, Virginia.
Lester, was educated in the Norfolk Public School system. He attended Lake Taylor High School, where he will always be remembered for singing in the bathroom and hallways. Although Lester never married, his pearly white teeth, and amazing tenor singing skills, won the hearts of many beautiful women. Those fortunate enough to hear him sing, would agree that his voice was captivating, especially when he sang, Reasons by Earth, Wind and Fire.
Lester was the fourth of seven children. He was predeceased by his father, Lester Thomas Weaks, Sr. who passed away, September 21, 2004, and his brothers, Lowell Whitehead and James Whitehead. He is survived by his mother, Josephine Weaks, of Norfolk, VA. Three sisters, Linda M. Deloatch (Norman), of Norfolk, VA; Sharon Owens, of Norfolk, VA; Hattie M. Tatem, of Virgina Beach, VA. His brother, Arthur Weaks of Norfolk, VA. ; and Four children, Nikia Jordan, of Portsmouth, VA; Lester Forbes, of Barstow, CA; Lavon Williams, of Norfolk, VA; and Martini Hunt of North Carolina. He also leaves to cherish his laugh and smile, his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
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Wilbert A McCoyJr says
October 19, 2021 at 2:12 pmMy condolences to the family
Lockhart Family says
October 20, 2021 at 7:47 pmcondolences to the family, our prayers are with y’all, may the Lord give you peace and strength each day remember all the good times y’all shared Berkeley family 💜
Latoya Whitehead says
October 20, 2021 at 2:04 pmThis is so hard for me to write this about you Uncle Lester when I got that phone call that morning I was so hurt you was one of my favorite Uncles you always kept a smile on my face when you would come around and singing all the time I think between you and my mom had us knowing al Luther Vandross but on a real note I am going too miss you I know you and daddy up there having a good time singing Uncle Lester I am going to miss you gone but never forgotten love you unk
Terrence Winfield And Family says
October 21, 2021 at 11:09 pmyou all are in Our prayers
Sandy caldwell says
October 23, 2021 at 12:51 pmBlack Jesus is my cuz love him for life ,i love you all love u aunt Josephine.
Ricky Weaks says
October 23, 2021 at 1:37 pmMy condolences 🙏
GLORIA RIVERA says
October 23, 2021 at 4:20 pmMy condolences 🙏 to the family. You guys are in my prayers
Ashley Williams says
October 23, 2021 at 5:25 pmUncle Lester rest in Heaven you will forever be in my heart Love you 💙🕊
RAMONA B Hopkins says
October 23, 2021 at 9:41 pmWE LOVE YOU BUT GOD LOVED YOU BEST SO NOW YOU CAN SING AROUND HEAVEN ALL DAY RIP YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN UNCLE CHESTER & AUNT MONA
Sandy and Gwen Caldwell says
October 24, 2021 at 10:24 amTo my Dear Auntie Josephine, Me and Gwen will say to you stay strong, God has your family , we love you, and will see ya’ll soon.Lester [Black Jesus] will never be forgotten. See you Thanksgiving.
Sandy and Gwen Caldwell says
October 24, 2021 at 10:22 amTo my Dear Auntie Josephine, Me and Gwen will say to you stay strong, God has your family , we love you, and will see ya’ll soon.Lester [Black Jesus] will never be forgotten. See you Thanksgiving.