Lester Paul Conkright

May 4, 1959 – April 26, 2022

Lester Paul Conkright, 62, of Crawfordsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

He was born May 4, 1959 to the late Clayton and Cynthia (Fulford) Conkright.

Mr. Conkright was a life-long member of the Fremont Street Baptist Church.  He was a 1977 graduate of North Montgomery H.S.  He married Brenda McCart on Dec. 19, 2015.

Mr. Conkright was self-employed and worked construction.  He enjoyed fishing, the beach and his family, especially his grandchildren.  His grandchildren were the highlight of his life.

Survivors include his wife Brenda of Crawfordsville; five children Ashley (Carl) Thompson of Burlington, Kentucky, Jared Conkright, Ryan (Heather) Bixler, Tyler (Erin) Bixler and Zach (Alexis) Fruits, all of Crawfordsville; seven grandchildren Briley, Brinkley, Braydan, Hannah, Madison, Ethan and Brooklyn; two brothers Randy (Gina) Conkright of Henderson, Nevada and Dale (Jane) Conkright of Crawfordsville; and sister Carletta Woodruff of Buffalo, SC.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Wanda Conkright.

Visitation is scheduled to be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 29 at Fremont Street Baptist Church.  Services are scheduled to begin at 1 p.m., led by Pastor Dan Aldrich.  After the service, he will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery North.

Arrangements were entrusted to Burkhart Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.