John Lestser Crawford, 66, of Lake Butler, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville surrounded by loved ones. Born May 5, 1959, in Lake Butler, he was the son of St. Clair "Red" and Betty Grace Crawford, both of whom preceded him in death. A man of simple joys and enduring passions, Lester was known for his love of the outdoors, particularly fishing, where he took pride in finding the perfect "good ole fishing hole". A self-proclaimed

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