Lester Paul Conkright, 62, of Crawfordsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

He was born May 4, 1959 to the late Clayton and Cynthia (Fulford) Conkright.  He was a life-long member of the Fremont Street Baptist Church.  He was a 1977 graduate of North Montgomery H.S.  He married Brenda McCart on Dec. 19, 2015.

He was self-employed and worked construction.  He enjoyed fishing, the beach and his family, especially his grandchildren.  His grandchildren were the highlight of his life.

He is survived by: his wife, Brenda of Crawfordsville; children, Ashley (Carl) Thompson of Burlington, Kentucky, Jared Conkright, Ryan (Heather) Bixler, Tyler (Erin) Bixler, and Zach (Alexis) Fruits, all of Crawfordsville; seven grandchildren, Briley, Brinkley, Braydan, Hannah, Madison, Ethan and Brooklynn; brothers, Randy (Gina) Conkright of Henderson, Nevada, Dale (Jane) Conkright of Crawfordsville; sister, Carletta Woodruff of Buffalo, SC.

In addition to his parents, Lester was preceded in death by his sister, Wanda Conkright.

Visitation will be from 11 AM to 1 PM Friday, April 29 at Fremont Street Baptist Church.  Services will begin at 1 PM, led by Pastor Dan Aldrich.  After the service, he will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery North.  Arrangements were entrusted to Burkhart Funeral Home.