Lester Patton Duckett, age 87, of Manassas, Virginia, died on Friday, August 27, 2010, at his residence.

The family received friends Monday, August 30, 2010, at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, with funeral services following.

The Rev. Dr. Billy G. Tatum officiated.

Interment was in Stonewall Memory Gardens.

Memorial gifts may be made to Capital Hospice, 10530 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 300, Manassas, VA 20109-6434.

Online condolences may be sent to www.piercefh.com.

Arrangements by Pierce Funeral Home, Manassas

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