March 1, 1952 – Jan. 24, 2024
Memorial services for Steven Lawton Lessley, 71, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw.
He was born on March 1, 1952, in Shawnee, to Margaret Ann (Nesbitt) Lessley and Samuel Lawton Lessley. He died on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Sallisaw.
He was married to Patricia Ann (Morse) Lessley on June 29, 1973 in Tahlequah. She preceded him in death on Sept. 5, 2022.
Mr. Lessley worked over 40 years as a Conductor for Union Pacific Railroad.
Survivors are one daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Joe Osborn of Fort Gibson; two sons and daughters-in-law, Brandon and Rachel Lessley of Van Buren, Ark., and Justin and Megan Lessley of Broken Arrow; four grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Luanne and Tom Williams of Altus; one brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Janet Lessley of Sallisaw; and numerous other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his parents.
