Shawn Robert Lee, age 39, of Starke, Florida passed away on July 4, 2016. He was born in Gainesville, Florida on July 19, 1976 to Penny Sue Matney Lee and the late Joe Edward Lee. Shawn was a lifelong resident of Starke where he graduated from Bradford High School in 1994. Shortly after graduation, Shawn started his career at SMI Joist in Starke, Florida where he was a Welder, Forklift Driver, and later became a Shift Supervisor. Shawn was very talented with his hands and was able work on air conditioning units and pools. Shawn met the love of his life, Jennifer Mizell, while attending a social function and after 6 happy years together, they were married on November 12, 2013. Shawn was a devoted husband, loving son and grandson, and a friend to all who knew him. He attended Harvest of Christ Central in Starke and was currently employed at Veritas Steel in Palatka where he assisted in building bridges. Shawn was an avid Florida State football fan who enjoyed fishing, tubing, all boating activities, golfing, traveling, and watching NASCAR racing. He also enjoyed sleeping, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Shawn was preceded in death by his father, Joe Edward Lee.
Shawn is survived by his loving spouse of 2 years, Jennifer L. Lee of Starke, FL; his mother, Penny Sue Lee of Starke, FL; his paternal grandparents, Gladys Lee of Starke, FL and Ralph Lee of Live Oak, FL; his maternal grandparents, Beverly and James Matney, Sr. of McKinney, TX; his niece, Savannah Murray; his cousins, David Lee and Jessica Matney; his aunt, Debbie Wallace; his uncle, James Matney, Jr., Jimmy and Johnny Lee; his sisters-in-law, Kristen (Buddy) Newman and Shannon Ray; his Dalmatian, P.K. Lee, who he loved like a child; his lifelong friends who were like brothers, Thomas Jones, Daryn Gay, Paul Smith, and many more friends that he loved like brothers and sisters; and many nephews and cousins who he loved dearly.
A Celebration of Shawn’s Life will be held on Friday, July 8, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Harvest of Christ Central in Starke, Florida with Pastor Kyle Harrison officiating. Interment will follow at Crosby Lake Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 7, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel, Starke, Fl. 904-964-5757.