Jester, Edward Lebron

  • Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Edward Jester
Edward Jester

Edward Lebron Jester, 51 of Chattanooga, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Julia Davis; and mother, Pauline Kelley.

Survivors include his daughter, Erica Jester Hughes; grandson, Derrick Hughes of Chattanooga; father, John Edward (Barbara) Upshaw, Sr. of Kensington, GA; brothers, Gregory Jester, Galan Kelley, both of Chattanooga, Brandon Upshaw of Kensington, and John E. (Teauna) of Murfreesboro; sisters, Veronica Upshaw, Nina Upshaw, both of Cleveland, Ohio, Carmen (Randall) Lacy and Kristi Butler of Antioch; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 4, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Bishop Richard Morris as the eulogist. 

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