Lester Clifton Slick, Iii

Lester "Poncho" Clifton Slick, III, 49, of Gaithersburg, passed unexpectedly in his sleep on January 27, 2024. Born in Frederick, MD on January 16, 1975 to Lester C. and Melody T. (Mercer) Slick, Jr. He is also survived by his grandmother Ida Slick and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Homer and Mary Mercer, grandfather Lester C. Slick, Sr., his uncles Charles Mercer, David Mercer, Michael Slick, his aunt Susan Minnick, and cousins Ronald Marshall, Jr. and Philip Mercer.

Lester was a graduate of Wakins Mill High School, Gaithersburg, class of 1993. He was a manager with Paintmaster’s Collision Center, having worked there for 30 years. Lester loved his family, attending car shows, bowling, and spending time with his group of close friends that he cherished.

Family and friends can gather at Grace United Church of Christ, 25 East 2nd Street, Frederick, MD 21701, on Wednesday February 7, 2024, from 10am until the start of the memorial service at 11am. Inurnment will be held privately later.

A heartfelt comment written by Aunt Pam:

“Son, cousin, nephew, grandson, friend, kind, and caring. Words, so many words to describe this wonderful man. I read the words, I hear them, one word that never described him was challenged, but he was. He lived in a much better world than most, he didn’t hate, he didn’t, hold grudges, he didn’t feel all the outside pressures in life like everyone else, he loved life, he was a loyal friend, he loved his job, he felt proud of his cars that he saved and bought for himself, he was a devoted son, felt compassion deeper than most, his world only had kindness in it, he was quick to give a hug, and lend a helping hand. Now there are no more words, just pain… shock… disbelief and memories. Love you”