Lester D. Nickelbur, Sr.

Lester D. Nickelbur, Sr., 83, of Kountze, died Thursday, May 27, 2021.  He was born on April 2, 1938, in Honey Island, to Aggie Bussell Nickelbur and Jasper Nickelbur.

Lester was a lifetime resident of Honey Island.  He enjoyed the country life, especially his chickens and working in the garden.  Lester will be remembered for his love of his family.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-two years, Barbara Nickelbur; daughters, Beth Chance and her husband, Skipper and Delain Key and her husband, Kelly, all of Honey Island; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; brother, Bobby Nickelbur and his wife, Betty, of Silsbee; sister, Alyce Faye Ryan of Honey Island; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.  He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Lester D. Nickelbur, Jr.; and brothers, Joe Carroll Nickelbur and Vernon Ray Henigan.

A gathering of Mr. Nickelbur’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee.  His graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 31, 2021, at Jordan Cemetery, Honey Island.

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