Lester Spikes was born on September 17, 1955, in Newton County, Texas, to the late Sarah Etta Spikes and Rev. Joshua Spikes, Sr. He was the fourth son born to this union. One brother (Chuck) preceded him in death.

Lester was baptized at an early age. He attended Wiergate Elementary and graduated from Burkeville High School in 1973. He attended Prairie View A&M University.

On Thursday, June 25, 2020, he was called home.

He leaves to cherish a life of memories: brothers, Wadie E. Spikes of Houston, Texas, Welton E. Spikes of Wiergate, Texas, Preston Spikes of Prairie View, Texas, Joshua Spikes, Jr., of Jasper, Texas, Perry A. Spikes of Kirbyville, Texas, Rev. Lawrenes D. Spikes of Jasper, Texas, and Cortez F. Spikes of Beaumont, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.