From Ken Martin:
Les was a year behind Hildebrand, Kuramoto, and I at Fresno State. He worked as an instrumentation engineer for the AFFTC his entire career.
From https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/avpress/name/lester-merryman-obituary?id=33485117
Lester Boyd MERRYMAN 1932 - 2022
Oct.
17, 1932-Feb. 15, 2022
One of the kindest men you'd ever meet, often known as "the egg man." Lester was
born in Fulton, Ky. and at the age of 18, joined the US Airforce. He was married
in 1955 and planted his roots in California where he went on to work at Edwards
AFB, Plant 42 and LA AFB retiring in 1988, as a civil servant. After enjoying a
year of retirement, he became a substitute teacher for the Lancaster School
District for over 20 years. He was active in many community organizations and
loved to help others.
He is survived by his loving wife Lucy of 67 years, his five children Debra,
Lester, Marylyn, Darryl and Virginia. Along with his six grandchildren and
numerous family members and friends.
Published by The Antelope Valley Press on Mar. 6, 2022.