of Clinton, AR

June 9, 1921 - January 8, 2016

Lester Henry Burroughs, 94, was born June 9, 1921 and passed from this life Friday at Ozark Health Nursing Home, in Clinton Arkansas.

Lester served from September 18, 1942 to November 14, 1945 in World War II. He was in the 109th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron serving in Central Europe. He received the American Theater Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, AR 600-68 Victory Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge and Army Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp.

In the Korean War, he served from May 18, 1948 to July 16, 1952. He was part of Company B , 8th Infantry Regiment of Fort Benning Georgia. He spent most of his time in Germany and France during the Korean War.

Lester was the son of the late James E. Burroughs and Nancy (May) Burroughs. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Frankie Burroughs, several brothers; Chester, Ralph, Ray, and Merle Jr., and a granddaughter, Julie Burroughs Hicks. Lester was the father of 8 children, 20 grandchildren, and 32 great grandchildren.

He is survived by his sons; Ricky, Tommy and Stanley Burroughs, and daughters; Alice Shipley, Diane Calhoun, and Mary Kennedy, a step-daughter, Jean McBay, three Brothers; Roy Lee, J.C., and W.H Burroughs, a sister Anna Beth Carpenter as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and lots of friends.

Visitation will be from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, January12, 2016 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton, Arkansas. A graveside service will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the Sand Springs Cemetery near Gravesville, Arkansas with military honors.

Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-Mcutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton

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