Edward Frankie Lesher, 75, of 124 Hallies Drive, Covington, Virginia died Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Lewis Gale-Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor.

Mr. Lesher was born December 9, 1944 in Raleigh County, West Virginia, a son of the late Lonzo Franklin Lesher and Alifair Webb Lesher.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Ford Lesher in 1998 and also by three brothers and two sisters.

He retired in 2007 from the Digester Room at MeadWestvaco after 45 years with the company.

He was a former member and Governor of Covington Lodge #610, Loyal Order of Moose.

Surviving are his wife, Patricia Kincaid Lesher of Covington; one son and daughter-in-law, Edward F. and Donna Lesher of Covington; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia and Steve Quantz of Covington and Wenna and Michael Weiford of Clifton Forge; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three sisters, Evelyn O'Neal of Moundsville, WV, Martha Gill of Winston-Salem, NC, and Leona Weatherford of Beckley, WV; a number of nieces and nephews and a special friend, Chipper Cale.

The funeral service will be held Friday, January 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with Rev. James. Parker officiating.

Interment will be made in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Arritt Funeral Home.

The family suggests that donations in Mr. Lesher's name be made to the American Cancer Society, 1700 McCorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25314.