Lester Veach, 86, of Richmond, died Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. 

Lester was born on August 18, 1935, in Osceola, the son of Benjamin and Sarah Ruth (O’Banion) Veach.  He was united in marriage to Mary F. Weathington of Richmond on November 5, 1970; she survives of the home. 

Additional survivors include: four sons: John Veach of Lowry City, Benjamin Veach of Osceola, Darin (Stacy) Veach of Lawson, and Brian (Kimberly) Veach of Arizona; six grandchildren: Kristy (Ryan) Brooks, Brooke Holmes, Zach Veach, Kevin (Jamie) Veach, Johnathan (Natalie) Veach, and Dustin (Courtney) Veach; 15 great-grandchildren: Shaunna Dye, Khloe Dye, Charley Wilson, Gunner Fountain, Gatlin Fountain, Cammie Young, Ryan Veach, Landon Trosper, Mason Trosper, Sawyer Veach, Jesse Joen, Hunter Veach, Weston Veach, Bryson Veach, and Emmitt Veach; and brother, Roy Veach of Osceola. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Kirk Veach, three brothers, John Veach, Howard Veach, and Jesse Veach (in infancy), and two sisters, Mary Winfield and Audrey Warden. 

Lester was reared and educated in the area of his birth.  After high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Army, during the Korean Conflict.  Lester worked for General Motors, in Kansas City, at the Leeds Plant, and retired after 30 years, at the age of 51.  After retiring from General Motors, he enjoyed working as a farm hand for Eddie Lake for many years.  Lester was a proud member of the United Autoworkers Union Local #31.  He was a member of the Rayville Christian Union Church.  Lester enjoyed hunting, fishing, telling stories, and talking about history.  He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. 

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Rayville Christian Union Church.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085. 

Visitation with funeral services will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Rayville Christian Union Church, with visitation beginning at 1:00 P.M., with services to follow at 2:00 P.M.  Burial will be held in Richmond Memory Gardens.  Please remember to share your memories of Lester with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.