John Richard Lee, 85, Died December 29, 2010.
Mr. Lee was Born June 3, 1925 in Purvis, MS, to the late Edna L. and O.A. Lee.
He was a Graduate of Hollandale High School.
After Serving a Term in the U.S. Navy, he Attended Mississippi State University then Moved to Glen Allen, MS.
Upon his Move to Starkville, MS in 1953, he was Co-Owner of Lee's Inc. (TV Sales and Service).
Before Retiring, he was a Member of the Jaycees.
He also was a Founding Director of Tau Kappa Epsilon at Mississippi State University.
Mr. Lee is Survived by his Wife of 64 Years, Kathryn S. "Kitty" Lee; Two Daughters, Debbie L. Clark and Husband, George, of Starkville, MS; and Peggy L. Carstens and Husband, Gary, of Montgomery, AL; Six Grandchildren (Who Affectionately Called Him "Big Daddy"), John R. "Trey" Lee, III and Wife, Rhonda, of McDonough, GA; Kathryn L. Holden and Husband, Stephen, of Gulfport, MS; Lacey C. Bergin and Husband, Patrick, of Indianapolis, IN; Wesley Clark and Wife, Stephanie, of Memphis, TN; Shawna Lindsey of Montgomery, AL; and Lance Clark of Starkville, MS.
Mr. Lee Enjoyed Spending Time with his Ten Great Grandchildren; Gracie and John R. "Jack" Lee, IV; Lawson, Barrett and Elizabeth Holden; Finley, Clark and Laurel Bergin; Kate Lindsey; and Reese Clark.
He is also Survived by One Sister, Sue McKenzie of Monroe, LA; and Two Brothers, Billy B. Lee and Wife, Joyce; and Joie Mark and Wife, Nell, of Brownsville, TX; and Many Nieces and Nephews.
In addition to his Parents, Mr. Lee was Predeceased in Death by his Brother, P.D. Lee of Starkville, MS; his Sisters, Ida Mae "Ted" Tips of Dallas, TX and Lou Balzer of Boise, Idaho; and his Son, John R. "Rick" Lee, Jr. of Starkville, MS.
Mr. Lee was a Fun Loving Person who Enjoyed Life and had Many Wonderful Friends.
He Enjoyed Hunting, Fishing, Gardening and Camping.
He was a Member of First Baptist Church of Starkville, MS.
Services are Friday, December 31, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville, MS.
Visitation is Friday from 12:00 P.M. until Service Time.
Burial will be in Memorial Garden Park Cemetery.
Welch Funeral Home of Starkville is in Charge of the Arrangements.
Published: Thursday, December 30, 2010, Welch Funeral Home, Starkville, Oktibbeha County, MS.
Mr. Lee was Born June 3, 1925 in Purvis, MS, to the late Edna L. and O.A. Lee.
He was a Graduate of Hollandale High School.
After Serving a Term in the U.S. Navy, he Attended Mississippi State University then Moved to Glen Allen, MS.
Upon his Move to Starkville, MS in 1953, he was Co-Owner of Lee's Inc. (TV Sales and Service).
Before Retiring, he was a Member of the Jaycees.
He also was a Founding Director of Tau Kappa Epsilon at Mississippi State University.
Mr. Lee is Survived by his Wife of 64 Years, Kathryn S. "Kitty" Lee; Two Daughters, Debbie L. Clark and Husband, George, of Starkville, MS; and Peggy L. Carstens and Husband, Gary, of Montgomery, AL; Six Grandchildren (Who Affectionately Called Him "Big Daddy"), John R. "Trey" Lee, III and Wife, Rhonda, of McDonough, GA; Kathryn L. Holden and Husband, Stephen, of Gulfport, MS; Lacey C. Bergin and Husband, Patrick, of Indianapolis, IN; Wesley Clark and Wife, Stephanie, of Memphis, TN; Shawna Lindsey of Montgomery, AL; and Lance Clark of Starkville, MS.
Mr. Lee Enjoyed Spending Time with his Ten Great Grandchildren; Gracie and John R. "Jack" Lee, IV; Lawson, Barrett and Elizabeth Holden; Finley, Clark and Laurel Bergin; Kate Lindsey; and Reese Clark.
He is also Survived by One Sister, Sue McKenzie of Monroe, LA; and Two Brothers, Billy B. Lee and Wife, Joyce; and Joie Mark and Wife, Nell, of Brownsville, TX; and Many Nieces and Nephews.
In addition to his Parents, Mr. Lee was Predeceased in Death by his Brother, P.D. Lee of Starkville, MS; his Sisters, Ida Mae "Ted" Tips of Dallas, TX and Lou Balzer of Boise, Idaho; and his Son, John R. "Rick" Lee, Jr. of Starkville, MS.
Mr. Lee was a Fun Loving Person who Enjoyed Life and had Many Wonderful Friends.
He Enjoyed Hunting, Fishing, Gardening and Camping.
He was a Member of First Baptist Church of Starkville, MS.
Services are Friday, December 31, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville, MS.
Visitation is Friday from 12:00 P.M. until Service Time.
Burial will be in Memorial Garden Park Cemetery.
Welch Funeral Home of Starkville is in Charge of the Arrangements.
Published: Thursday, December 30, 2010, Welch Funeral Home, Starkville, Oktibbeha County, MS.
John Richard Lee, 85, Died December 29, 2010.
Mr. Lee was Born June 3, 1925 in Purvis, MS, to the late Edna L. and O.A. Lee.
He was a Graduate of Hollandale High School.
After Serving a Term in the U.S. Navy, he Attended Mississippi State University then Moved to Glen Allen, MS.
Upon his Move to Starkville, MS in 1953, he was Co-Owner of Lee's Inc. (TV Sales and Service).
Before Retiring, he was a Member of the Jaycees.
He also was a Founding Director of Tau Kappa Epsilon at Mississippi State University.
Mr. Lee is Survived by his Wife of 64 Years, Kathryn S. "Kitty" Lee; Two Daughters, Debbie L. Clark and Husband, George, of Starkville, MS; and Peggy L. Carstens and Husband, Gary, of Montgomery, AL; Six Grandchildren (Who Affectionately Called Him "Big Daddy"), John R. "Trey" Lee, III and Wife, Rhonda, of McDonough, GA; Kathryn L. Holden and Husband, Stephen, of Gulfport, MS; Lacey C. Bergin and Husband, Patrick, of Indianapolis, IN; Wesley Clark and Wife, Stephanie, of Memphis, TN; Shawna Lindsey of Montgomery, AL; and Lance Clark of Starkville, MS.
Mr. Lee Enjoyed Spending Time with his Ten Great Grandchildren; Gracie and John R. "Jack" Lee, IV; Lawson, Barrett and Elizabeth Holden; Finley, Clark and Laurel Bergin; Kate Lindsey; and Reese Clark.
He is also Survived by One Sister, Sue McKenzie of Monroe, LA; and Two Brothers, Billy B. Lee and Wife, Joyce; and Joie Mark and Wife, Nell, of Brownsville, TX; and Many Nieces and Nephews.
In addition to his Parents, Mr. Lee was Predeceased in Death by his Brother, P.D. Lee of Starkville, MS; his Sisters, Ida Mae "Ted" Tips of Dallas, TX and Lou Balzer of Boise, Idaho; and his Son, John R. "Rick" Lee, Jr. of Starkville, MS.
Mr. Lee was a Fun Loving Person who Enjoyed Life and had Many Wonderful Friends.
He Enjoyed Hunting, Fishing, Gardening and Camping.
He was a Member of First Baptist Church of Starkville, MS.
Services are Friday, December 31, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville, MS.
Visitation is Friday from 12:00 P.M. until Service Time.
Burial will be in Memorial Garden Park Cemetery.
Welch Funeral Home of Starkville is in Charge of the Arrangements.
Published: Thursday, December 30, 2010, Welch Funeral Home, Starkville, Oktibbeha County, MS.
Mr. Lee was Born June 3, 1925 in Purvis, MS, to the late Edna L. and O.A. Lee.
He was a Graduate of Hollandale High School.
After Serving a Term in the U.S. Navy, he Attended Mississippi State University then Moved to Glen Allen, MS.
Upon his Move to Starkville, MS in 1953, he was Co-Owner of Lee's Inc. (TV Sales and Service).
Before Retiring, he was a Member of the Jaycees.
He also was a Founding Director of Tau Kappa Epsilon at Mississippi State University.
Mr. Lee is Survived by his Wife of 64 Years, Kathryn S. "Kitty" Lee; Two Daughters, Debbie L. Clark and Husband, George, of Starkville, MS; and Peggy L. Carstens and Husband, Gary, of Montgomery, AL; Six Grandchildren (Who Affectionately Called Him "Big Daddy"), John R. "Trey" Lee, III and Wife, Rhonda, of McDonough, GA; Kathryn L. Holden and Husband, Stephen, of Gulfport, MS; Lacey C. Bergin and Husband, Patrick, of Indianapolis, IN; Wesley Clark and Wife, Stephanie, of Memphis, TN; Shawna Lindsey of Montgomery, AL; and Lance Clark of Starkville, MS.
Mr. Lee Enjoyed Spending Time with his Ten Great Grandchildren; Gracie and John R. "Jack" Lee, IV; Lawson, Barrett and Elizabeth Holden; Finley, Clark and Laurel Bergin; Kate Lindsey; and Reese Clark.
He is also Survived by One Sister, Sue McKenzie of Monroe, LA; and Two Brothers, Billy B. Lee and Wife, Joyce; and Joie Mark and Wife, Nell, of Brownsville, TX; and Many Nieces and Nephews.
In addition to his Parents, Mr. Lee was Predeceased in Death by his Brother, P.D. Lee of Starkville, MS; his Sisters, Ida Mae "Ted" Tips of Dallas, TX and Lou Balzer of Boise, Idaho; and his Son, John R. "Rick" Lee, Jr. of Starkville, MS.
Mr. Lee was a Fun Loving Person who Enjoyed Life and had Many Wonderful Friends.
He Enjoyed Hunting, Fishing, Gardening and Camping.
He was a Member of First Baptist Church of Starkville, MS.
Services are Friday, December 31, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville, MS.
Visitation is Friday from 12:00 P.M. until Service Time.
Burial will be in Memorial Garden Park Cemetery.
Welch Funeral Home of Starkville is in Charge of the Arrangements.
Published: Thursday, December 30, 2010, Welch Funeral Home, Starkville, Oktibbeha County, MS.
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