Lester Lee Beasley

Lester Lee Beasley of Rockford departed this earthly life August 3, 2026. He was born May 8,1943 in Macon MS the son of Willie Sr. and Katie Beasley. Lester lived in Rockford since 1966, coming from Vance, MS. He married the former Loretta Duncan August 29, 1970. Of this union 3 children were born. Lester was employed as a machine operator by Rockford Powertrain over 30 years before retiring. He was a member of Gethsemane Christian Church serving as a Deacon, while singing in the Male Chorus and Choir. Lester graduated from Marks High School where he ran track and recently was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame. He was an avid softball player and bowler, who served as President and Secretary for many bowling leagues and won many league championships. Lester also served as a Sunday School teacher at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Christian Union Baptist Church, United Faith Baptist Church, and his present church home Gethsemane Christian Church.

Lester leaves to cherish many loving memories, his wife of 55 years, Loretta Beasley; two sons, Keith (Crystal) Beasley and Kevin (Dawn) Beasley;  daughter, Quonta Beasley; seven grandchildren; and 4 great grand children; six sisters, Minnie Larks, Edna Beasley, Willie Mae Francis, Katie Lou Beasley, Nancy Beasley and Clara Brown; three brothers, Willie (Patricia) Beasley Jr., Eddie Beasley and Michael (Yvonne) Beasley; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; sisters, Alma Jean Beasley, Pearline Beasley, brothers Tommy Lee Beasley, Charlie Beasley and Tyson Beasley; and 1 daughter from a previous marriage Melinda Beasley.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday August 17, 2026 at St. Paul Church of God in Christ 1001 Bishop Washington Ave, Rockford, IL 61102. Visitation 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery