Harry L. Lee, age 96, of Washington, PA died peacefully on September 13, 2021.
Son of the late H. Lester Lee and Florence Lee of Cross Creek, PA. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice Comito Lee of Washington, PA, brother to Lois Cowden of Avella, PA, Jean Russell of Lake Havasu City, AZ, and the late Ann Sullivan, late James Lee and late Mary Gresser all of Ohio. Cherished father to Donald Lee (Lorraine) of Valencia, PA; grandfather to Mara Lee of Charlotte, NC and Craig Lee (Amanda) of Chapel Hill, NC and great-grandfather to Bennett Irene Lee of Chapel Hill, NC.
Mr. Lee graduated from Hickory High School in 1942. Mr. Lee served in the United States Marine Corp from 1942 – 1945 where he earned the rank of Tech Sergeant. Harry served in World War II in the VMB-612 Rocket Squadron as a navigator/bombardier on Marine B25's that flew missions in the Pacific Sector. While serving he proudly was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with two Gold Stars. He remained active with his WWII brethren over the years helping to organize reunions and tributes to the VMB 612 fallen colleagues. He is a member of the Marine Corps Association and the Marine Corps League of Washington County.
Mr. Lee was a proud member of several Masonic Organizations. The Richard Vaux Lodge #454 of Burgettstown, PA where he served as Master in 1970 and 1999 and the Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Mason in the Valley of Pittsburgh. Mr. Lee was also a member of the Washington Greene County Caravan 2, where he served as a President in 2012 and Secretary from 2006 -2018 as well as a member of the Three Rivers Hillbilly Clan #53. He was also a member of the Syria Shrine of Pittsburgh for 58 years, a member of the Knights of Mecca and a member of the Syria Shrine Horse Patrol for 30+ years.
During his lifetime Harry Lee was a diesel mechanic, owned and drove a Diamond Rio tractor trailer, worked as a sales agent for Somerville Equipment, Bull International Farm Equipment, C. Powell Chevrolet, and the Prudential Insurance all in Washington, PA.
Harry and his wife Beatrice lived on the Maple Lee Farm on Brush Run Road, Washington, PA for over 50 years where they raised Quarter Horses and Dalmatians and together operated a Shaklee Products business. Mr. Lee was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and also managed Quarter Horse Shows. Harry and Beatrice were former members of the Third U.P. Church of Washington, where Mr. Lee served as Elder for several years.
His friendliness, enthusiasm for life and positive spirit will be missed by all.
The family will receive friends Friday, September 17, 2021, 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm in William G. Neal Funeral Home, with a Marine Corp League service at 6:30 pm and a Masonic Service at 7:30 pm.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 18 at 10am with Pastor Fran Skariot. Interment will follow in Cross Creek Cemetery.
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Son of the late H. Lester Lee and Florence Lee of Cross Creek, PA. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice Comito Lee of Washington, PA, brother to Lois Cowden of Avella, PA, Jean Russell of Lake Havasu City, AZ, and the late Ann Sullivan, late James Lee and late Mary Gresser all of Ohio. Cherished father to Donald Lee (Lorraine) of Valencia, PA; grandfather to Mara Lee of Charlotte, NC and Craig Lee (Amanda) of Chapel Hill, NC and great-grandfather to Bennett Irene Lee of Chapel Hill, NC.
Mr. Lee graduated from Hickory High School in 1942. Mr. Lee served in the United States Marine Corp from 1942 – 1945 where he earned the rank of Tech Sergeant. Harry served in World War II in the VMB-612 Rocket Squadron as a navigator/bombardier on Marine B25's that flew missions in the Pacific Sector. While serving he proudly was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with two Gold Stars. He remained active with his WWII brethren over the years helping to organize reunions and tributes to the VMB 612 fallen colleagues. He is a member of the Marine Corps Association and the Marine Corps League of Washington County.
Mr. Lee was a proud member of several Masonic Organizations. The Richard Vaux Lodge #454 of Burgettstown, PA where he served as Master in 1970 and 1999 and the Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Mason in the Valley of Pittsburgh. Mr. Lee was also a member of the Washington Greene County Caravan 2, where he served as a President in 2012 and Secretary from 2006 -2018 as well as a member of the Three Rivers Hillbilly Clan #53. He was also a member of the Syria Shrine of Pittsburgh for 58 years, a member of the Knights of Mecca and a member of the Syria Shrine Horse Patrol for 30+ years.
During his lifetime Harry Lee was a diesel mechanic, owned and drove a Diamond Rio tractor trailer, worked as a sales agent for Somerville Equipment, Bull International Farm Equipment, C. Powell Chevrolet, and the Prudential Insurance all in Washington, PA.
Harry and his wife Beatrice lived on the Maple Lee Farm on Brush Run Road, Washington, PA for over 50 years where they raised Quarter Horses and Dalmatians and together operated a Shaklee Products business. Mr. Lee was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and also managed Quarter Horse Shows. Harry and Beatrice were former members of the Third U.P. Church of Washington, where Mr. Lee served as Elder for several years.
His friendliness, enthusiasm for life and positive spirit will be missed by all.
The family will receive friends Friday, September 17, 2021, 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm in William G. Neal Funeral Home, with a Marine Corp League service at 6:30 pm and a Masonic Service at 7:30 pm.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 18 at 10am with Pastor Fran Skariot. Interment will follow in Cross Creek Cemetery.
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Harry L. Lee, age 96, of Washington, PA died peacefully on September 13, 2021.
Son of the late H. Lester Lee and Florence Lee of Cross Creek, PA. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice Comito Lee of Washington, PA, brother to Lois Cowden of Avella, PA, Jean Russell of Lake Havasu City, AZ, and the late Ann Sullivan, late James Lee and late Mary Gresser all of Ohio. Cherished father to Donald Lee (Lorraine) of Valencia, PA; grandfather to Mara Lee of Charlotte, NC and Craig Lee (Amanda) of Chapel Hill, NC and great-grandfather to Bennett Irene Lee of Chapel Hill, NC.
Mr. Lee graduated from Hickory High School in 1942. Mr. Lee served in the United States Marine Corp from 1942 – 1945 where he earned the rank of Tech Sergeant. Harry served in World War II in the VMB-612 Rocket Squadron as a navigator/bombardier on Marine B25's that flew missions in the Pacific Sector. While serving he proudly was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with two Gold Stars. He remained active with his WWII brethren over the years helping to organize reunions and tributes to the VMB 612 fallen colleagues. He is a member of the Marine Corps Association and the Marine Corps League of Washington County.
Mr. Lee was a proud member of several Masonic Organizations. The Richard Vaux Lodge #454 of Burgettstown, PA where he served as Master in 1970 and 1999 and the Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Mason in the Valley of Pittsburgh. Mr. Lee was also a member of the Washington Greene County Caravan 2, where he served as a President in 2012 and Secretary from 2006 -2018 as well as a member of the Three Rivers Hillbilly Clan #53. He was also a member of the Syria Shrine of Pittsburgh for 58 years, a member of the Knights of Mecca and a member of the Syria Shrine Horse Patrol for 30+ years.
During his lifetime Harry Lee was a diesel mechanic, owned and drove a Diamond Rio tractor trailer, worked as a sales agent for Somerville Equipment, Bull International Farm Equipment, C. Powell Chevrolet, and the Prudential Insurance all in Washington, PA.
Harry and his wife Beatrice lived on the Maple Lee Farm on Brush Run Road, Washington, PA for over 50 years where they raised Quarter Horses and Dalmatians and together operated a Shaklee Products business. Mr. Lee was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and also managed Quarter Horse Shows. Harry and Beatrice were former members of the Third U.P. Church of Washington, where Mr. Lee served as Elder for several years.
His friendliness, enthusiasm for life and positive spirit will be missed by all.
The family will receive friends Friday, September 17, 2021, 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm in William G. Neal Funeral Home, with a Marine Corp League service at 6:30 pm and a Masonic Service at 7:30 pm.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 18 at 10am with Pastor Fran Skariot. Interment will follow in Cross Creek Cemetery.
William G Neal Funeral Home
Son of the late H. Lester Lee and Florence Lee of Cross Creek, PA. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice Comito Lee of Washington, PA, brother to Lois Cowden of Avella, PA, Jean Russell of Lake Havasu City, AZ, and the late Ann Sullivan, late James Lee and late Mary Gresser all of Ohio. Cherished father to Donald Lee (Lorraine) of Valencia, PA; grandfather to Mara Lee of Charlotte, NC and Craig Lee (Amanda) of Chapel Hill, NC and great-grandfather to Bennett Irene Lee of Chapel Hill, NC.
Mr. Lee graduated from Hickory High School in 1942. Mr. Lee served in the United States Marine Corp from 1942 – 1945 where he earned the rank of Tech Sergeant. Harry served in World War II in the VMB-612 Rocket Squadron as a navigator/bombardier on Marine B25's that flew missions in the Pacific Sector. While serving he proudly was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with two Gold Stars. He remained active with his WWII brethren over the years helping to organize reunions and tributes to the VMB 612 fallen colleagues. He is a member of the Marine Corps Association and the Marine Corps League of Washington County.
Mr. Lee was a proud member of several Masonic Organizations. The Richard Vaux Lodge #454 of Burgettstown, PA where he served as Master in 1970 and 1999 and the Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Mason in the Valley of Pittsburgh. Mr. Lee was also a member of the Washington Greene County Caravan 2, where he served as a President in 2012 and Secretary from 2006 -2018 as well as a member of the Three Rivers Hillbilly Clan #53. He was also a member of the Syria Shrine of Pittsburgh for 58 years, a member of the Knights of Mecca and a member of the Syria Shrine Horse Patrol for 30+ years.
During his lifetime Harry Lee was a diesel mechanic, owned and drove a Diamond Rio tractor trailer, worked as a sales agent for Somerville Equipment, Bull International Farm Equipment, C. Powell Chevrolet, and the Prudential Insurance all in Washington, PA.
Harry and his wife Beatrice lived on the Maple Lee Farm on Brush Run Road, Washington, PA for over 50 years where they raised Quarter Horses and Dalmatians and together operated a Shaklee Products business. Mr. Lee was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and also managed Quarter Horse Shows. Harry and Beatrice were former members of the Third U.P. Church of Washington, where Mr. Lee served as Elder for several years.
His friendliness, enthusiasm for life and positive spirit will be missed by all.
The family will receive friends Friday, September 17, 2021, 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm in William G. Neal Funeral Home, with a Marine Corp League service at 6:30 pm and a Masonic Service at 7:30 pm.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 18 at 10am with Pastor Fran Skariot. Interment will follow in Cross Creek Cemetery.
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