You once said that you liked Friday because you came into the world that day. Ways to honor Thomas Lester's life and legacy. [4], Lester later said he won the role because he was the only actor who auditioned who knew how to milk a cow since he grew up on a farm in Mississippi. She suggested he begin work in the Little Theater, which he did, acting in showcases at the North Hollywood Playhouse. Thanks for setting such a good Christian example! It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. [citation needed], In 1948, he became a born-again Christian, and became involved in the Baptist church. In 1942 he was pulled out of the WWII draft line by a staff member of NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) which is now the NASA Lewis Research Center in Cleveland. We'll see you in Heaven! Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. On Friday, December 28, 2018, Thomas Howard Lester, Sr., age 82 of Culpeper, VA, peacefully passed away at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA. His loving family was by his side. document.write (" True Temper Elevate Tour Vs Dynamic Gold, Chino Hills High School Basketball Coach, Articles T