Lester "Les" Underwood

Lester "Les" Underwood, 71, of Painesville passed away Tuesday August 11, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 17, 1943 in Doddridge, West Virginia to Icie Lee (Orr) and Gloah Everett Underwood. Mr. Underwood worked at Cover Rite in Painesville as a Fiberglass fabricator and previously worked at Towmotor in Mentor for many years. He was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church in Painesville where he served as Head Deacon. Mr. Underwood was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during Vietnam War. Les took pride in working in his yard. He is survived by his loving wife Ruth (Parker) Underwood whom he married 47 years ago; sons, Brian (Sherri) Underwood of Eaton, Gary and William Underwood both of Painesville; brothers, Harold (Jeannette) Underwood and Leon (Barb) Underwood both of Painesville; sisters, Wanda (Vince) Carioti of Navarre, Betty (Chester) Brookover of West Union, West Virginia and Pauletta (Bill) Bonnell of Sunny Side, West Virginia; grandchildren, Kyle, Dustin, Ashley, Michaela, and Adam Underwood. He is preceded in death by his parents; three sisters and two brothers. Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Potti Funeral Home, 2726 Hubbard Rd. Madison, Ohio 44057. The Funeral will be at Noon Saturday, August 15, 2015 with calling hours one hour prior to the funeral at the Lakeside Baptist Church, 306 Fairport Nursery Rd. Painesville, Ohio 44077. Burial will be in Madison Memorial Cemetery on Arcola Rd in Madison. Contributions may be made to the Deacon Fund at the church.