Lester Bravel Abbott passed to his new life on March 8, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife Fay Davenport Abbott, parents Ed and Mossie Abbott, and brother Eldon Abbott. He is survived by sons Kenton and Gordon Abbott (Rena), daughter Karen Back (Van), grandson Jeremy Abbott (Kaylee), and great-grandson Jonathan Abbott.

After serving in the Army toward the end of the Korean Conflict, Lester enjoyed a long and varied work life. He was a teacher of history and a coach of basketball, cross­country, track & field, and soccer. He was a Chamber of Commerce executive for many years and was President of the KY Chamber of Commerce Executive Association and the KY Industrial Development Organization. As an entrepreneur, Lester was a writer and photographer, developing and publishing advertising and postcards, as well as writing articles which were published in numerous magazines and newspapers. However, he felt that his most significant accomplishment was quietly and slowly becoming a leader in his church, Maranatha Baptist in Somerset, KY.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 12th, 11:00am-1:00pm and funeral at 1:00pm at Southern Oaks Funeral Home in Somerset, KY with Bro. Stephen Griffis officiating. Burial will be in Elk Springs Cemetery in Monticello, KY immediately following the service.

Donations to Hospice of Lake Cumberland-Jean Waddle Care Center and Maranatha Baptist Church Building Fund.

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Lester Bravel Abbott.