Lester James Cuney, born on December 6, 1951, in Jasper, TX, to the late Melvin and Willie Mae Cuney, passed away peacefully November
18, 2024. He was a proud graduate of the Burkeville High School Class of 1970, where he made lifelong friendships and memories.
Lester honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, receiving an honorable discharge in August of 1975. After his service, he worked for
Bobby Trucking Company and later retired from National Oilwell Varco. He also worked part-time for the San Augustine Housing Authority, where he became known for his hard work and kind spirit. Lester, affectionately known as "Fig," was a man with a heart of gold, a sweet soul, and a smile that could brighten any room. His infectious sense of humor had a way of lifting spirits and turning any bad day into a good one.
He loved to travel and cherished the time spent with his family, creating memories that will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.

Lester was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Willie Mae Cuney; grandparents, Jessie and Lela Clack; his son, James Williams-Cuney; two special aunts, Doshie Mae Mitchell and Irene Palmer; beloved uncle, Artee Clack; dear nephew, Reggie Cuney; and loving mother-in-law, Sally Jenkins.

Lester leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion. He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Linda Cuney; children, Pamela Cuney-Gulley (Willie) of Jasper, TX, Earl Cuney (Melissa) of Jasper, TX, Tanya Cuney-Thomas (Gene) of Jasper, TX, and Mya Cuney (Lester) of San Augustine, TX. His grandchildren, Brittney Cuney of Houston, TX, Darius Cuney (Cresie) of Houston, TX, DeAnthony Cuney (Debria) of Jasper, TX, Terrance Cuney of Houston, TX, Shala Cuney of Dallas, TX, Terrell Cuney of Jasper, TX, and Tyanna Thomas of Jasper, TX, were his pride and joy. Lester is also survived by his siblings, Jessie Cuney, Sr., of Wiergate, TX, Littlene Cuney-Adams (Perry) of Wiergate, TX, and Lisa Cuney-Flemons (Kenneth) of Farrsville, TX. Lester is also survived by his Goddaughter, Chelsea Thomas of Houston, TX. He was blessed with 12 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives who all loved him dearly.

Though Lester is no longer with us, his spirit, laughter, and love will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him. He will forever be
remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

His memory will be cherished by all and his legacy will live on in the lives he touched.

Rest in peace, Lester, as you reunite with your loved ones in Heaven. You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.