Mr. Robert Felton Lee Jr.

1927 - 2014

Mr. Robert Felton Lee Jr. obituary, 1927-2014, Savannah, GA

BORN

1927

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Baker McCullough Funeral Home - Hubert C. Baker Chapel

7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive

Savannah, Georgia

Robert Lee Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 8, 2014.

Robert F. Lee, JR, 86, of Savannah, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry and a brother, Billy.

Robert was born and raised in Savannah. In his younger years he lived in Pulaski, Ga. He went to work at the age of 16 at Union Camp. A little before his 18 birthday, he joined the US Navy during World War II. He has a brick in his memory at the World War II Memorial on River Street in Savannah. Following his tour of duty in the Navy he returned to Savannah and went back to work at Union Camp where he remained for the next 46 years. Robert was Bag Machine Adjuster at his retirement.

He was a member of the Quarter Century Club of International Paper, a life member of the American Legion Post 135, and a member of the Fraternal Order of Elks. Some of Robert's hobbies include flying, camping, fishing, water skiing, videotaping, genealogy and dancing.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Williams Lee of Savannah; two sons, Jerry D. Lee, (Karen), Jimmy A. Lee; a daughter, Brenda Yancey (Timothy); two sisters, Bobbie Joyner, Betty Smith; a brother, Jackie Lee; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews.

Visitation: 5:00p.m. until 7:00p.m. Friday, May 9, 2014 at Fairhaven Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker Chapel

Prayer Service at 6:00p.m. with Fr. Gabe Cummings officiating

Funeral Service: 2:00p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2014 in the Chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home with Fr. Jason Patrick Adams officiating. Burial to follow the service at Forest Lawn Memory Garden.

Memorial Contributions: Pearlie Cosgrove Scholarship Fund with the Elks Lodge 183 or American Cancer Society.



Fairhaven Funeral Home

Hubert C. Baker Chapel

912-927-1999

www.fairhavenfuneralhome.net

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May 10, 2014

Jack & Jean Connor,
Our prayer are with Betty and family. Robert was a special
person, So sorry.

May 10, 2014

Maree Black

Dear Family, We are so sorry for your loss. It was our intention to be at the funeral today but Maree is feeling a little under the weather. She is so upset that she is not able to be more a part of things. She sends her love and hugs to all of you. With deepest sympathies, Maree Black $ Russ and Sandra Jarrell

May 9, 2014

Larry Johnson

TO
Betty, Bobbie,Betty Lou,Jackie, all his children and grandchildren.
So saddeded to hear about Junior. He was such a gentle person and caring about his immediate and extended family. He is all the Lee family's loss. Love all of you and know i am thinking about all of you at this time.
Your cousin Larry (Aunt Eunice family)

May 9, 2014

Barney and Betty Deal

Barney and My family are saddened by the death of Robert. He was such a kind and gentle man. We love him so much. Also sending Hugs, Love and Sympathy to all the family at this time. Love Betty and family.

May 9, 2014

Cynthia Lee Johnson Morris

I am smiling to imagine that wonderful reunion in heaven. To Bobbie and all of the family, I send my loving thoughts and prayers over the loss of this very special man. Rest in Peace, Jr.

May 9, 2014

Annette Espinosa

sending heartfelt sympathies and love to all the family and know that he is at peace with his son ,mother and father. His gentle soul will be with the Angels! Always with love and prayer, your cousin Annette.

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