Background
Kearney, Lester T. was born on January 9, 1924 in Sweetwater, Texas, United States. Son of Lester T. and Mildred (Hendricks) Kearney.
Kearney, Lester T. was born on January 9, 1924 in Sweetwater, Texas, United States. Son of Lester T. and Mildred (Hendricks) Kearney.
Student, San Angelo College, 1942; graduate, Air Command and Staff College, 1959; graduate, National War College, 1966.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army Air Force, 1944; advanced through grades to major general, United States Air Force, 1973; assigned to European Theatre of Operations,, Korea, Panama and United States chief staff, Military Airlift Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, 1973; commander, 21st Air Force, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, 1973-1975; vice director J-5 plans and policy, Office Joint Chiefs Staff, Washington, 1975-1977; former vice president, S.W. Bank, San Angelo, Texas. Technical consultant Lockheed-Georgia.
Member political affairs committee San Antelo Board City Development. Member San Angelo Planning Commission. Member Daedalians (life), Rotary.
Married Jonnie Mae King, December 8, 1980. Children: Kathleen Lynn, Jamie Kearney Endahl, Leslie Annual.