Clayton Lester

Submitted by Carol Gothard, VAVRS Administrative Assistant

t like being asked to leave the meeting. Once they got him out, the crew voted to name the building for him. Clayton has been involved with VAVRS for over 60 years and considers it a second family. He is a Past President, a Member of the Hall of Fame, and is a Life Member. He has also served as Treasurer and Vice President of the organization. He was also active in the American Red Cross, Danville Cancer Society, YMCA, and the Riverside Merchants Association.

Clayton is now 88 years old and has been a member of the Woodlawn Baptist Church since October of 1960. He and Polly live next door to his son and his daughter lives in the Blairs area near Danville. Clayton has four grandchildren. He has spent his entire life in the service of others. We are grateful and honored that he chose to be such a vital part of VAVRS.