Lester Eugene Van Hook, Jr. was born on May 21, 1950 in Hamilton Ohio. He was the son of the late Lester Eugene Van Hook, Sr. and Ann Bailey Van Hook.
Lester worked for Bowling Funeral Home, Laurel County Ambulance Service, Laurel County Dispatch, London City Fire Department, London Police Department and K-9 Unit, Laurel County Rescue Squad and a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church
He was survived by a son, Rodney Van Hook and wife Erika of Corbin, Kentucky; a daughter, Bridgett Tyler and husband Mark of Norwalk, Ohio; five siblings, Larry Van Hook and wife Pam, Barry Van Hook and Sally, Brenda Christian and Jerry, and Cheryl Elam and husband Roger all of London; and Sue Stratton and husband Monty of Pleasant Hill, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Brittney, Courtney and Aaron Van Hook, Beth Hay, Jaylee, Ava, Emily and Jacob Tyler; five great-grandchildren, Harper and Hudson Garland, Greyson McCarthy, and Lukas and Willow Hay.
Besides his parents he is also preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Gary Van Hook; a nephew, Jason Van Hook and a niece, Robyn Davis.
.Lester Eugene Van Hook, Jr. departed this life at his home in London, Kentucky on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 being 69 years, 4 months and 19 days of age.
Pallbearers: Mark Tyler, Aaron Van Hook, Desmond Christian, Justin Van Hook, BJ Van Hook and Bryan Elam. Honorary Pallbearer: Jacob Tyler
VISITATION:
BOWLING FUNERAL HOME
Sunday, October 13, 2019
5:00 PM
1704 North Main St
London, Kentucky 40741
FUNERAL SERVICE:
BOWLING FUNERAL HOME
Monday, October 14, 2019
11:00 AM
1704 North Main St
London, Kentucky 40741
Bobby Helton and Gene Greene will officiate the service; burial will follow in Locust Grove Cemetery in Keavy.
