Lester Nicely Obituary (1940 - 2016)

Lester Nicely, 75, of Crab Orchard, KY passed away Friday, January 1, 2016 at home. Born June 28, 1940 in Livingston, KY, he was the son of the late Hubert and Eliza Bradley Nicely. He was a Veteran of the United States Army working with the Alaska Defense Command from 1958-1960, and was a retired employee of the Bluegrass Army Depot in Richmond, KY. Survivors include his wife of 52 years; Freda Hendrickson Nicely, one son; Larry Nicely (Melissa), two daughters; Tammy Gail Helton (Bill), and Lisa Nicely Caudill all of Crab Orchard, KY, one brother; Harold Nicely, one sister; Juanita Blanche Franks both of Stanford, KY, four grandchildren; Kendra, Dallas, Dalton, and Cameron, two great-grandchildren; Kenley and E.J. Blaize, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter; Lisa Gail Nicely. Visitation will be Sunday, January 3, 2016 from 5-9pm at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Funeral service will be 12pm Monday, January 4, 2016 at the funeral home with Reverends Keith Asher, David Hendrickson, and Brad King officiating with burial following at Crab Orchard Cemetery. Casket bearers will be: Bill Helton, Homer Day, Bobby Powell, Tim Nicely, Greg Moore, Dallas Nicely, Dalton Nicely, and Cameron Caudill. Visitation: Sunday January 3 2016 5-9pm SFH Chapel Services: Monday January 4 2016 12pm SFH Chapel Interment: Crab Orchard Cemetery