Owen 'Lester' Albritton

Hoboken-Owen Lester Albritton, 83, of Hoboken, passed away Thursday night (August 3, 2017) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA., his parents were Owen David Albritton and Rachel Lee Albritton Cason. He is also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Henry Albritton, John Agie Albritton, and J.D. Albritton.

Mr. Albritton worked at Champion as a heavy equipment operator before he retired. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and a deacon of the church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, running equipment and most of all loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Vera Barnes Albritton of Hoboken, 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, William Albritton (Patsy) of Hickox; Dewayne Albritton of Nahunta, 3 daughters and son-in-laws, Virginia Hayes (David) of Nahunta, Catherine Batten (Randy) of Hickox, and Nancy O’Connor (Mike) of Brunswick, 9 grandchildren, Lamar Albritton (Tiffany) of Hickox, Dallas Albritton, Levi Albritton, both of Hoboken, Kristy O’Neal (Timmy) of Hickox, Kyle Hayes (Mersadees) of Hortense, Lesley Crews of Hickox, Delilah Skipper (Josh) of Brunswick, Jessica Albritton of Nahunta, and Casey Albritton (Garrett) of Hoboken. 18 great grandchildren, 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Dorothy “Dot” Rhoden of St. George, Deloris Lovell of Blackshear, and Sarah Lowe (Mike) of Alma, 3 brothers and sister in-laws, Joe Albritton (Josephine) of Nahunta, Fred Albritton (Jane) of Hickox, Rev. Grady Albritton (Debbie) of St. George. Also several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held Sunday (August 6, 2017) at 6:00 PM at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

A funeral service will be held Monday morning (August 7, 2017) at 11 AM at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Yawn and Rev. Grady Albritton officiating.

Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Church Cemetery.

Family will be receiving friends at Mr. Albritton’s residence at 14 Outback Loop, Hoboken, Ga. 31542

Pallbearers will be David Albritton, Wesley Albritton, Lamar Albritton, Justin Albritton, Jerry Lee, and Roger Moore.

Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Kennison and David Dennison

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at fryefh.com.