Mr. Ester L. Sledge

Obituary Ester Lee Sledge Sunrise was on September 25th,1933 and Sunset was on May 7th, 2021, because of Kidney Failure at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Ester L. "B.A." Sledge, was 87 years old, and born in Philadelphia, MS. He was the husband of Helen G. Sledge born in the same town of Philadelphia, MS. His siblings were; J.D. Sledge, Edna Sledge, R.C. Sledge, Eva Mae Sledge, Ernestine Sledge, Chester Sledge, Naomi Sledge, and Charles Sledge. His children were; Tracy Sledge, Ph.D., Vickie Sledge-Draper, RN, and Monte Sledge. His grandchildren are; Jairren Williams, Dana Draper, Jeffrey Draper, Jr., Brandon Miller, Iesha Jackson, and his great grandchildren Boston Jackson and Rain Jackson. Including a host of Niece's and Nephew's. After graduating from Hopewell High School in 1955, he enlisted in the US Army and achieved the ranks of Specialist, Military Police, then promoted to Staff Sergeant within 3 years. Additionally, Ester spent several years in West Germany as a part of the US Seventh Army where he worked on helicopters. Upon receiving his Honorable Discharge, he went to Philadelphia, MS, proposed and married his beautiful wife Helen Sledge. Afterwards, they moved to Omaha, NE and lived there for 5 years before moving to Kansas City, MO in 1965. Ester then began a career with the US Postal Service for 33 years. He started out as a Mail handler, then promoted to Supervisor of the Mails. After his retirement he worked at Sears. "B.A.", as he is affectionately known by his friends and family in Mississippi, is a Christian and read his Bible consistently. He was ordained as a Deacon, sung in the Church Choir, and taught Sunday School. He was a member of Palestine Missionary Baptist Church of Jesus Christ. Also, he has always been active and would run errands anytime of day for his wife Helen. Additionally, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, talking about politics, do it yourself projects, and eating at a good Buffet. Ester always worked 2 jobs, and was therefore, a good provider for his family. His favorite television show was Stanford and Son's. Funeral services will be held next Wednesday, May 19, 2021, 10:00am at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Interment Ft. Leavenworth National Cemetery, Fort LVNKS. Visitation will be from 9am-10am at the chapel. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website. Due to COVID-19, social distancing and face coverings are required indoors. Temperature check for all guest(s). To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. Ester L. Sledge, please visit our floral store. Read More

Mr. Ester L. Sledge

September 25, 1933 - May 7, 2021