Lester Keith LaCoax was born November 29, 1932 in Bible Grove, IL. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nila, his parents, Leslie and Nellie LaCoax, sisters, Merle Webster and Marie Belt, and brothers, Leon and Max LaCoax.

Surviving is his son, Dennis, grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and various nieces and nephews. He was an active member of Glad Tidings Church in Muncie. He was known as 'Grandpa Mustache' by his grandchildren. He was a very fine gentleman.

Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 North State Road 3, Muncie, with Pastor Kevin Holt officiating.  Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery.  Friends may call from 10:00 a.m., until service time at the funeral home.