of Onia, AR
September 19, 1927 - March 5, 2013
Lester Leonard Passmore, 85, passed away on March 5, 2013 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on September 19, 1927 in Alco, Arkansas, to Andrew and Dessie Fletcher Passmore.
Lester grew up in Stone County, Arkansas. He graduated from Mountain View High School in Mountain View, Arkansas. After high school he attended Arkansas College in Batesville, Arkansas, now Lyon College, where he received a bachelor's degree in education. He later completed his Masters of Education at Arkansas State Teacher's College, now University of Central Arkansas. He was employed at Mountain View, Timbo, and St. Joe public schools.
Lester married Delpha Dean Moore in 1952 in Fairview, Arkansas. They were happily married for 60 years.
Called to preach at a young age, Lester was a member of Oxley Baptist Church in Oxley, Arkansas where he served as pastor for the past several years only resigning this past year after his health prevented him from continuing his ministry. He was also the pastor of numerous other churches for a total of 67 years of spreading the gospel.
Lester loved the Lord. He also loved the outdoors and was an avid outdoorsman who passed that love on to his sons and grandchildren. He also enjoyed his garden, his cows, and most of all his family.
Lester was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Dessie Passmore, his brothers, Grover Passmore, Ben Passmore, Jessie Passmore, and Carol Passmore, his sisters, Mae Passmore Branscum and Walsa Passmore Ward.
Lester is survived by his wife, Delpha Passmore of the home; his sons Tim Passmore and Tony (Jami) Passmore, all of Onia, his brother Lindsey (Louise) Passmore of Brady, Texas, and Pauline Passmore (Lawton) Tomlinson of Peoria, Illinois, his grandchildren Kyle (Regina) Passmore of Onia, Arkansas, Cody (Alexa) Passmore of Fifty Six, Arkansas, Bret (Haley) Passmore of Belleville, Arkansas, Garrett Passmore of Fifty Six, Arkansas, Kelle Passmore of Daytona Beach, FL, two step-grandchildren, Luke Henriksen of San Antonio, Texas, and Carrie (Dalton) Grigg of Melbourne, Arkansas, his great-grandchildren Shelby Passmore and Peyton Passmore of Onia, Arkansas, one great-grandson, Greyson Fisher Passmore, to arrive in March, and many beloved nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Pall bearers will be Tony Passmore, Kyle Passmore, Cody Passmore, Bret Passmore, Garrett Passmore, and Michael Passmore. Honorary pall bearers will be Darrell Passmore, Lynn Passmore, Bennie Ray Passmore and Luke Henriksen.
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35 Condolence(s)
Gary Talley
Friday, March 20, 2020
Tim, I just heard about your Dad. I'm so sorry for your loss. Be strong, Pledge Brother.
Benny Passmore
Monday, March 25, 2013
Uncle Lester will truly be missed by our family.
He was an outstanding person and loved his family.
and Jesus Christ who he is with now where there no
pain or hurting. Prayers go out to our Aunt Delpha,
Tim. Tony and family.
Gordon R. Godfrey
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
By the Grace of God and this Mans preaching I was saved in a service
at Tilly AR. 1962 While living in Archy Vally AR. for for 1 year that we lived there. I will always think God and remember the Good News of Gods Word He Preached.
Ray and Carolyn (Crow) Godfrey
Charles Hinkle
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
So sorry for all of Lesters oved ones, he was truly a God Loving person and will be missed so very much.
I will always remember Lester as he was a true friend and a friend that everyone should have like Lester. He will be remembered as the only person that always called me by my full first and second name every time we spoke.
You will be missed Lester!!
Billy Ed Gladden
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Lester will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, he was a wonderful young man with strong determination and convictions, a man of Christianity, willing to share with others. Lester was a fabulous Classmate of 1949, excellent Basketball player, always a pleasure to be around and he left his mark on everything he touched or was associated with, we will miss you Lester at the 49 reunions, but most of all, because who and what you are, a great human being, we all love you.
Shirley Passmore Wells
Monday, March 11, 2013
I grew up at Oxley, so Lester was my pastor. My dad and mom were Orvil and Maxine Passmore. Lester will always be remembered as a man who loved Ged.
I know that your family will miss him.
Doug Brewer
Monday, March 11, 2013
So sorry to hear of Lester's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this difficult time. God Bless!
Billie Lyman
Saturday, March 9, 2013
May God Bless all of Lester's family. He was such a great preacher. My family had known the Passmore's for many years. Prayers to all his family. Billie Lyman
Phillip and Melinda Webb
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Mrs. Alpha and family,
Sorry for your loss. Mr. Lester was such a nice person. Will always cherish going to his bible studies on Monday notes with my dad. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Webbs
Brenda Avey Lewis
Friday, March 8, 2013
I have fond memories of Lester as my sixth grade teacher, attending church services and singings with him,and being neighbors with his Mom and Dad at Newnata. He was a special person to all who knew him. May God bless you during this time.
Tracy Brewer
Friday, March 8, 2013
Mr Passmore you are going to be missed by a lot of good folks out there. Many fond memories of basketball trips together, hearing that great preaching voice and that great laugh of yours was just way out there. I still remember how sad I was when you left Timbo School and I did not get to be one of your students - I was so jealous. Thanks for being a special person to my brother Ronnie, he really looked up to you (all those Razorback games you watched together and all those miles to St Joe together.....). Fond farewell for I too will miss you.
Joy and Ron Havens
Friday, March 8, 2013
So sorry to hear of this great loss. I am so glad that I got to see Lester in July. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joy (Wilson) Havens
pat brewer mecum
Friday, March 8, 2013
There are no words to express our sympathy to the Passmore family. Lester was a preacher, teacher, friend and mentor to our family...but most of all her was wonderful Christian man. My fondest memory was in 6th grade when he taught me and Peg he read us "Tom Sawyer" we could not wait till the next time to learn more about the story. He was bestest friend to my late brother, Ronnie. My parents and other siblings had the utmost appreciation for him as a friend. To Delphia, children and grandchldren we send our best.
Pat Brewer Mecum and Peggy Brewer Granberry.
Gary and Glenda Martin
Thursday, March 7, 2013
I really don't even know how to start to compliment a person like Lester. When I was a kid at a revival one night he witnessed to me. He said don't run away from the Lord its dangerous. He married Gary and I. So many weddings he performed. He also married Joyce and Alton. He was a wonderful neighbor to my father and mother in law [Ellis and Alma Martin]. Anyone that knew him could talk all day about the person he was. Thank you Lester Passmore.
Gene & Annette Blackwell
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Passmore family at this time of need.
Bill and Zebbie McBride
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
You are in our prayers.
Wonice Nease
Thursday, March 7, 2013
So sorry to hear Mr.Passmore he was my teacher.prayers for all the family Wonice Powell Nease
Rod & Leisha Horton
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Brother Lester will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was such a blessing to our family. We are so thankful for all the wonderful sermons we were able to hear him deliver. We were honored to call him a friend. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara & Cleve Branscum
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Uncle Lester was the leader for many, many years of The Passmore Reunion in Mountain View. Most families in Stone County have heard Lester, preach, teach, preside at funerals and weddings, and numerous other events. Uncle Lester, you were a very, very good man and will be greatly missed. With family love from Mae Passmore Branscum's family of Ellen Mather, Jan Mather & her family, Gegatie Dale Mather's family, & Barbara and Cleve Branscum
Barbara & Cleve Branscum
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Uncle Lester was the leader for many, many years of The Passmore Reunion in Mountain View. Most families in Stone County have heard Lester, preach, teach, preside at funerals and weddings, and numerous other events. Uncle Lester, you were a very, very good man and will be greatly missed. With family love from Mae Passmore Branscum's family of Ellen Mather, Jan Mather & her family, Gegatie Dale Mather's family, & Barbara and Cleve Branscum
Milly Passmore
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Honored to have him as Uncle!
Darrell Passmore
Thursday, March 7, 2013
He will be missed, very much.
Sandy
Thursday, March 7, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss Lester greatly. When our greatest enemy 'death' strikes it is very hard to handle.
But God promises in the Bible he will sustain us if we throw our burdens on him (Psalm 55:22) We need to draw close to him in prayer.
We also have the hope of the resurrection so our sorrow is not unrelenting. We can look forward to seeing our dead loved ones again! (John 5:28,29).
I hope these scriptural thoughts bring some comfort to you in your grieving process.
Belinda smith
Thursday, March 7, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. He was a good man and I could always count on getting a hug whenever I seen him. He would always say I was his little girl. He would have that smile on his face. He loved his family and not only that he loved his Lord. He is happy now! I love you all.
Boyce Rorie
Thursday, March 7, 2013
I have so many great memories of Mr. Passmore. He was a wonderful preacher of God's word and an outstanding school teacher. He was my 6th grade teacher at Timbo.......giving up lots of his time during our recess to play softball with us. He will be missed by many.
Sybil beasley
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Tim and Family---we are sincerely thinking of you with much love and prayers during this difficult time. May God surround all of you with His wonderful Peace and Strength and may He give you the same Joy that Lester is experiencing right now! We love you,
John and Sybil
Phyllis(Richie) Scoggin
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Lester was a special person and will be missed by many.He was my teacher at Timbo school, I ran into him at a lot of funeral over the years and he has alway been a blessing where ever he went. prayers for the family.Gog Bless! Phyllis Scoggin
Ron and Pat Tomlinson
Thursday, March 7, 2013
We will be Praying for all the family and we will miss Uncle Lester for now but rejoice with him someday.
Rev. Charles & Mrs Donna Moore
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Rev. Lester Passmore. While he has departed this life he has begun a new life in the presence of the Lord. Take comfort in this assurance and know that by believing in Jesus Christ in salvation, we will again see him one day.
Joe White
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve, as do the rest who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.
Henry & Sharon Matlock
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Our deepest symphony to the family.
Bill and Betty Cooper
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Delpha, Tim, and Tony, we were so sorry to hear about Lester passing away. Bill and I want you to know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. This community has lost a dear friend and neighbor. If anyone needed help, Lester was one of the first to be there. He is now walking with the God that he served for so many years. We can only imagine the rejoicing that took place when he arrived in Heaven. We were all truly fortunate to have had him in our lives. I have always admired the special relationship he had with his family. He was always so good to visit with my mom and dad when he could. I can truly say that I never heard anyone say a bad thing about Lester. We pray for strength for you during the days ahead. May God give you the comfort and peace that you will need to see you through these difficult days. If there is anything at all that we can do to help, please let us know. We love you all. Betty and Bill
James Holt
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
So very sorry for your loss. Lester is with God, not hurting , and enjoying his heavenly home.
Leonard & Sue Horton
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Bro. Lestrr was a very special friend of our family. We have so many precious memories of him. He will be greatly missed. We will be praying for you all.
Darlene & Ronnie
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
So sorry for your loss, Bro Lester, was a wonderful christian man. praying for you all.