Lester Griffin a United States Army veteran and retired cook, entered into eternal rest on June 19, 2019, at the age of 86. He leaves to cherish his memory loving wife Verna A. Griffin; daughters Shalanda Dandy, Shawanda Griffin and Keyica Robert; stepsons Kevin Alvarez and Donald Alvarez. He is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Lester is preceded in death by father Willie Griffin, mother Camille Naper Griffin, Daughter Desiree Williams, son Shelby Griffin and stepson Glenn Alvarez. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Chabonnet Family Services, 9200 I-10 Service Road, New Orleans, LA 70127, at 11:00 A.M. Visitation begins at 10:00 A.M. Interment, Restlawn Park Cemetery, Avondale, LA.