Georgetown - Lester H. Bunting passed away on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Bunting was born in Millville the son of the late Elva and Eva (Evans) Bunting.
Mr. Bunting retired from Acme Markets as a produce manager then worked for Sussex Trust as a mailman and also for the Cheer Center on their food mobile. He was a 28-year member of the Red Men Lodge, serving as treasurer for 21 years. Mr. Bunting served in the National Guard and was a member of the American Legion Post #28 in Millsboro.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Allen Bunting.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Rosetta (Bowden) Bunting; children, Patricia Bunting, Evelyn Willey, Porky Bunting, Steve Bunting (Carol) all of Georgetown; a sister, Arvetta Callis of Florida; grandchildren, Brent Jackson (Kristen), Toni Wemlinger (Phil), Jessica Collins (W.T.), Nathan Bunting, Staci Banks (Cody), Jamie Cahall (Jason), Aimee Millman (Curtis), Tyler Bunting, Thomas Bunting; great-grandchildren, Chaz Wemlinger, Emma Jackson, Ayden Collins, Cheyenne Bunting, Jaycee Cahall.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018 at First Baptist Church, 20304 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown, where friends may call after 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers family suggests donations be made to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriot's Way, Milford, DE 19963 or to First Baptist Church, 20304 Dupont Blvd. Georgetown, DE 19947.
Online condolences maybe sent to www.pippinfuneralhome.com