JEFFREY THOMAS LESSARD

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Jeffrey Thomas Lessard, 56, beloved husband of 21 years to Penny Renee Nickles Lessard, passed away on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, at his residence.

Born in Mountain Home, Idaho, he was the son of Judith K. Penke Lessard and Henry Thomas Lessard. Jeffery spent his whole adult life as an auto mechanic. He was known for his engine building and built engines for many people in the Sumter community. He was a very giving and compassionate man who loved to share his talents and skills with his nephew and others. He enjoyed his cars, racing, hunting, fishing and telling stories. His true joy in life came from spending time with his family. He will be remembered as a very loving husband father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a son, Adam Ledbetter and his wife, Samantha, of Virginia; a daughter, Dana Lessard of Tennessee; two brothers, Michael Lessard and his wife, Jamie, of Dalzell and Timothy Lessard and his wife, Stephanie, of Tennessee; a special nephew, Jacob Lessard of Dalzell; and five grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chris McMillian officiating.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at Bullock Funeral Home. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family's guest book.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.