Lester was a former resident of Bogalusa, and resided in Columbia, MS, where he passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 74.  He was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus.  He served in the Army Reserve for several years.  He was a truck driver by trade.

Lester was preceded in death by his parents Lester and Faye Haik; a sister Linda Cameron; and a brother Darryl Wayne Haik.

Lester is survived by a brother Ricky Haik of Sandy Hook, MS; a sister and brother-in-law Neva (Johnny) White of Sandy Hook, MS; nieces Tonya (Stephen) Fornea and Amber (Robbie) Smith; several great nephews and nieces.

A graveside memorial service will be held at Hillview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 11:00a.m. Bro. Ricky Daughtrey will officiate the service.