The City of Milton, Ga., announced Lester’s death and said he passed away on Tuesday. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Timothy 'The Bus Driver' Lee Lester on this permanent online memorial. Tim Lester, an NFL fullback best known for being Jerome Bettis’ lead blocker with the Pittsburgh Steelers, died at the age of 52 due to COVID-19 complications. “Lester founded a non-profit organization called the Pigskin Academy to mentor, tutor, train and prepare at-risk athletes for success in all walks of life,” Lockwood said. The City of Milton, Ga., announced Lester’s death and said he passed away on Tuesday. Smith said on Twitter: “It’s a sad day to hear of Tim Lester’s passing... My thoughts go out to his family, Steelers Nation and his teammates that he so steadily blocked and protected. Tim cane to EKU from Miami Florida in 1987 but missed his first season due to injury but in 1988 he helped he finished 2nd in the OVC in rushing with 1239 yards. Born in Miami, Lester was a star running back in college at Eastern Kentucky from 1988-91 and he still ranks sixth in school history with 3,640 rushing yards. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. After Lester’s death, Bettis started the Tim Lester Family Memorial Fund, and a GoFundMe page that has accumulated over $35,000 worth of donations in just two days. The City of Milton, Georgia, announced Lester’s death and said he passed away on Tuesday. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. Former Pittsburgh FB Tim Lester has died at the age of 52. He then served as the head football coach … Former NFL fullback Tim Lester has died of complications from COVID-19. Lester played eight NFL seasons with the Los Angeles Rams (1992-94), Pittsburgh Steelers (1995-98) and Dallas Cowboys (1999). Steelers legend Jerome Bettis is remembering lifelong friend and teammate Tim Lester after his sudden death at age 52 this week. He was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Dallas Cowboys. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. Tim Lester, above, gained notoriety in his NFL career as the ‘Bus Driver’, when he blocked for Pittsburgh Steelers star Jerome Bettis, who was nicknamed ‘The Bus’. Former NFL players dies from COVID-19 complications. Former NFL fullback Tim Lester has died of complications from COVID-19. He started 6 out of his 8 years in the NFL as a fullback. Former NFL fullback Tim Lester, founder of the Milton Steelers youth football program, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, due to complications related to COVID-19 at the age of 52. https://t.co/idRPsArRF9 “I have known Tim for many years and always thought the world of him,” Milton mayor Joe Lockwood said on the city’s Facebook page. He was 52. Lester spent his final pro season blocking for NFL all-time rushing leader Emmitt Smith. ... 1960 in Tampa, Florida) was a safety who played three seasons in the National Football League for the New York Jets. The City of Milton, Ga., announced Lester's death and said he passed away on Tuesday. Tim Lester, Former Pittsburgh Steelers Fullback, Dies At 52 He was known as "The Bus Driver" because he was the lead fullback for Jerome Bettis. The City of Milton, Ga., announced Lester's death and said he passed away on Tuesday. Lester founded the Milton Steelers youth football organization. According to Fellowship Christian School, where Lester worked as a coach and where his children attended, he “passed away unexpectedly earlier (Tuesday) morning due to complications of COVID-19.” Lester grew up the middle of seven children in Miami, Florida. He was 52. Former Colonels great Tim Lester has passed away at the age of 52 the University announced Monday. Tim Lester (Timothy Lee Lester), formerly of the Rams, Steelers, and Cowboys has passed away from COVID-19 complications, at the age of 52. He was 52. Tim was voted the Pittsburgh Steelers “Unsung Hero of the Year” twice in 1996 and in 1997.Tim blocked for future Hall of Fame running back Jerome “The Bus” … Former NFL fullback dies of complications from Covid-19, Lester played eight years with Rams, Steelers and Cowboys. 0. The City of Milton, Ga., announced Lester's death and said he passed away on Tuesday. “He went into the ministry. EKU Hall of Famer, Tim Lester, dies. Tim Lester Sudden Death Nfl American Football Public Health Tim Smith David Smith Matt Hall Channel 11 COVID NFL Milton Steelers Famer Emmett Smith David Lowery Matt Kunz. Former NFL fullback Tim Lester has died of complications from COVID-19. Former NFL fullback Tim Lester, founder of the Milton Steelers youth football program, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, due to complications related to COVID-19 at the age of 52. https://t.co/idRPsArRF9 Tim Lester played for the Steelers and was a football coach at Fellowship Christian in Roswell. running back great Tim Lester has died. Lester played eight seasons in View The Obituary For Timothy 'The Bus Driver' Lee Lester of Milton, Georgia. He helped brighten Christmas for over 5,000 children living in public housing through the ‘Toys for Tots’ program. "I have known Tim for many years and always thought the world of him," Milton mayor Joe … The City of Milton, Georgia, announced Lester’s death and said he passed away on Tuesday. A ball of muscle at 5'10, 233 pounds, Lester plowed the way for the larger Bettis to rush for 1,429 yards in '93, finishing less than 60 yards shy of the NFL rushing title. Lester was a 10th-round pick (255th overall) by the Rams in the 1992 NFL draft. We send our thoughts and prayers to his family. A blocking back, Lester also rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns and caught 47 passes for 331 yards in 93 games (53 starts). He was inducted into the school’s athletic Hall of Fame in 2011. Tim Lester was fortunate to be raised by a great mom and dad in Miami, Florida. Lester was 52. In other words, he made a difference.”. Bettis had a career-best rushing-yardage output of 1,665 yards in 1997 while following Lester’s blocks. RIP to “The Bus Driver” pic.twitter.com/xpSMfYIMfz. He was 52. Closer to home, Tim was a dedicated family man to his children and wife Natalie. In 1999, he was inducted into the … After his NFL career ended, Lester settled in Milton, located about 30 miles north of Atlanta. RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) - Eastern Kentucky Univ. Former NFL fullback Tim Lester has died of complications from COVID-19. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. Lester played eight NFL seasons with the Los Angeles Rams (1992-94), Pittsburgh Steelers (1995-98) and Dallas Cowboys (1999). He was 52. Former NFL fullback Tim Lester has died of complications from Covid-19. Former NFL fullback Tim Lester has died of complications from Covid-19. Former NFL fullback Tim Lester has died of complications from COVID-19. Tim Lester, a former NFL fullback who was the lead blocker for Pittsburgh Steeler's star running back Jerome Bettis, has died at the age of 52 due to coronavirus complications. January 12, 2021. TIMLESTER.ORG Timothy Frederick Lester (born February 8, 1977) is an American football coach. Lester gained notoriety in his NFL career as the ‘Bus Driver’, when he blocked for Steelers star Jerome Bettis, who was nicknamed ‘The Bus’. Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. He was 52. “He was sincere and passionate about helping people and making the world a better place, including here in Milton.”. From 1995 – 1998, Tim was blessed to play for the … Former NFL fullback Tim Lester has died of complications from COVID-19. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. The EKU Football family is heartbroken by the passing of Tim Lester. 417. RIP to “The Bus Driver”, It’s a sad day to hear of Tim Lester’s passing... My thoughts go out to his family, Steelers Nation and his teammates that he so steadily blocked and protected. “I have known Tim for many years and always thought the world of him,” Milton mayor Joe … Lester was 51 years-old. Lester played eight NFL seasons with the Los Angeles Rams (1992-94), Pittsburgh Steelers (1995-98) and Dallas Cowboys (1999). Tim Lester, known in NFL circles as the "Bus Driver" for serving as lead blocker for Jerome "The Bus" Bettis, died Jan. 12 due to complications of COVID-19. He is the head football coach at Western Michigan University, a position he has held since the 2017 season.Lester played quarterback at Western Michigan for coaches Al Molde and Gary Darnell from 1996 to 1999 and professionally for the Chicago Enforcers of the XFL in 2001. Last modified on Tue 19 Jan 2021 06.11 EST. January 13, 2021 at 7:30 am Growing up the middle child out of seven kids (six boys and one girl) he was the brother who played by all the rules. Tim Lester, who was Bettis’ teammate and lead blocker with the Steelers and Los Angeles Rams, died this week at the age of 52 due to complications from COVID-19. The City of Milton, Ga., announced Lester's death and said he passed away on Tuesday. He worked to feed those in need for Thanksgiving. Floyd was an All-American at Eastern Kentucky University. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. In the 1992 NFL draft, Tim was selected as a 10 th round pick by the Los Angeles Rams and he went on to play for 3 seasons with them. Jerome Bettis. He was drafted by the Rams in the tenth round of the 1992 NFL Draft. He founded a youth football program and coached high school football and was heavily involved in the community. Lester played eight NFL seasons with the Los Angeles Rams (1992-94), Pittsburgh Steelers (1995-98) and Dallas Cowboys (1999).