Roy Eugene "Gene" Lee was born on May 9, 1927, in Elvins, Missouri, and passed away on January 26, 2021 in Tyler, Texas. He was born to Acy Clayton and Macie Jewel Lee. He was the 4th of 5 sons. He grew up in Flat River, Missouri. His dream was to become a Navy pilot. Unfortunately, being color blind disqualified him from achieving that dream! Not one to give up, he applied for the Merchant Marines, and was accepted. One week after graduating from Flat River High School, he reported for the US Maritime Service. When his first tour of duty ended, he went to junior college for one year. He then enrolled in Missouri School of Mines in Rolla, MO. In May 1952 he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering.
He was drafted into the Army in December 1953. After discharge from the Army, He worked a few jobs before settling at Mobil Research and Development. He worked mostly in the retirement and benefits department. He retired from Mobil Oil in December 1992. He was involved in several organizations through the years, serving people in need, including Toughlove, and NAMI.
He was preceded in death by his parents Acy and Macie Lee, Brothers James, Acy, Bob, and Don.
He is survived by: Wife: Carole Children: Marc, Dawn, Lori (spouse Andy), David, and Jennifer Grandchildren: Jonathan, Sarah, Kendra, Kassidy, Kiley, Kamryn, Tawnya, Evan, and Landon Great grandchildren: Charlotte, Madeleine, Lillian, Nova, and Jonah, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Roy was a funny, smart, caring, interesting, loving, kind, gentle, giving man, with a strong passion for people. He will be greatly missed.
Matthew 25: "Well done, good and faithful servant"
He was drafted into the Army in December 1953. After discharge from the Army, He worked a few jobs before settling at Mobil Research and Development. He worked mostly in the retirement and benefits department. He retired from Mobil Oil in December 1992. He was involved in several organizations through the years, serving people in need, including Toughlove, and NAMI.
He was preceded in death by his parents Acy and Macie Lee, Brothers James, Acy, Bob, and Don.
He is survived by: Wife: Carole Children: Marc, Dawn, Lori (spouse Andy), David, and Jennifer Grandchildren: Jonathan, Sarah, Kendra, Kassidy, Kiley, Kamryn, Tawnya, Evan, and Landon Great grandchildren: Charlotte, Madeleine, Lillian, Nova, and Jonah, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Roy was a funny, smart, caring, interesting, loving, kind, gentle, giving man, with a strong passion for people. He will be greatly missed.
Matthew 25: "Well done, good and faithful servant"
Roy Eugene "Gene" Lee was born on May 9, 1927, in Elvins, Missouri, and passed away on January 26, 2021 in Tyler, Texas. He was born to Acy Clayton and Macie Jewel Lee. He was the 4th of 5 sons. He grew up in Flat River, Missouri. His dream was to become a Navy pilot. Unfortunately, being color blind disqualified him from achieving that dream! Not one to give up, he applied for the Merchant Marines, and was accepted. One week after graduating from Flat River High School, he reported for the US Maritime Service. When his first tour of duty ended, he went to junior college for one year. He then enrolled in Missouri School of Mines in Rolla, MO. In May 1952 he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering.
He was drafted into the Army in December 1953. After discharge from the Army, He worked a few jobs before settling at Mobil Research and Development. He worked mostly in the retirement and benefits department. He retired from Mobil Oil in December 1992. He was involved in several organizations through the years, serving people in need, including Toughlove, and NAMI.
He was preceded in death by his parents Acy and Macie Lee, Brothers James, Acy, Bob, and Don.
He is survived by: Wife: Carole Children: Marc, Dawn, Lori (spouse Andy), David, and Jennifer Grandchildren: Jonathan, Sarah, Kendra, Kassidy, Kiley, Kamryn, Tawnya, Evan, and Landon Great grandchildren: Charlotte, Madeleine, Lillian, Nova, and Jonah, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Roy was a funny, smart, caring, interesting, loving, kind, gentle, giving man, with a strong passion for people. He will be greatly missed.
Matthew 25: "Well done, good and faithful servant"
He was drafted into the Army in December 1953. After discharge from the Army, He worked a few jobs before settling at Mobil Research and Development. He worked mostly in the retirement and benefits department. He retired from Mobil Oil in December 1992. He was involved in several organizations through the years, serving people in need, including Toughlove, and NAMI.
He was preceded in death by his parents Acy and Macie Lee, Brothers James, Acy, Bob, and Don.
He is survived by: Wife: Carole Children: Marc, Dawn, Lori (spouse Andy), David, and Jennifer Grandchildren: Jonathan, Sarah, Kendra, Kassidy, Kiley, Kamryn, Tawnya, Evan, and Landon Great grandchildren: Charlotte, Madeleine, Lillian, Nova, and Jonah, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Roy was a funny, smart, caring, interesting, loving, kind, gentle, giving man, with a strong passion for people. He will be greatly missed.
Matthew 25: "Well done, good and faithful servant"
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