Lester Smith (philanthropist)

{{Short description|American oil executive and philanthropist (1942–2019)}}

Lester Smith (August 16, 1942 – March 14, 2019) was an American oil executive and philanthropist, active in Texas.{{Cite news|url=https://www.chron.com/life/society/article/Houston-wildcatter-philanthropist-Lester-Smith-13688418.php|title=Houston wildcatter and philanthropist Lester Smith dies at age 76|last=Elliot|first=Amber|date=March 14, 2019|work=Houston Chronicle|access-date=April 12, 2019}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.chron.com/news/article/Renewed-purpose-After-serious-illness-Lester-12276421.php|title=Renewed purpose: After serious illness, Lester Smith bounces back, determined to make most of life, keep helping others|last=Mairland|first=Rebecca|date=October 13, 2017|work=Houston Chronicle|access-date=April 12, 2019}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2018/11/27/more-than-oil-wealth-a-closer-look-at-houstons-growing-philanthropy-ecosystem|title=More Than Oil Wealth: A Closer Look at Houston's Growing Philanthropy Ecosystem|last=Scutari|first=Mike|date=November 27, 2018|work=Inside Philanthropy|access-date=April 12, 2019}}