Wilford F. (Skip) Lee, Jr. went from his earthly home in Kingston, TN to be eternally with his heavenly Father on Saturday, December 20, 2008 after a valiant battle with cancer. He attended Auburn University and the University of Tennessee, was retired from K-25 after 30 years, and was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Rockwood, TN. His favorite activity was to spend time with his children and he made many opportunities to be with them throughout the years. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilford F. Lee, Sr.; stepfather, Hanson Boyd; stepmother, Jenrose Lee; and father-in-law, Russell Simmons, Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Joy; sons and daughters-in-law, Barry and Tracey Lee & expected son, of Atlanta, GA; Rich and Heather Lee of Arlington, VA; and daughter and son-in-law Suzanne and Patrick Smith and daughter, Madelyn & expected son, of Spanish Fort, AL. He is also survived by his mother, Mary Boyd of Gallatin, TN; his sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Jim Travis of North Augusta, SC; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Russ and Roberta Simmons and his mother-in-law, Helen Simmons, all of Kingston, TN; nephews Jay (Lisa), John (Tammy) and Jeff (Sheila) Travis and their families; nieces, Sarah S. (Beau) Wilson and Mary S. (Knox) Campbell and the mother of his children, Sarah Monroe of Kingston.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 P.M. on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Rockwood, TN. Memorial service will follow with Rev. Rick Roberts officiating. Interment will be private with USN Chaplain Rich Lee officiating. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 309, Rockwood, TN.
Guestbook Entries
I was not acquainted with Skip's family, but I thought a lot of Skip as a co-worker. He was one of my programers when I worked at K25. My prayers are with you at this time.
Charlene Castle (Kingston, TN)
In deepest sympathy,
Physicians and employees of Summit Medical Group (Farragut, TN)
Joy,
I was so sorry to read about Skip's death. I would have come to receiving friends, but it was over before I knew about it. I was in Nashville for the holidays. As you probably know, my Nancy just recently passed away too. It's hard but you'll make it. Please call sometime when you begin to feel like talking to somebody.
I'm glad I got to see Skip at Rite-Aid one day. It was kind of sad though, comparing our cancer notes.
With sympathy,
Wayne Pope (Kingston, TN)
Joy, you must know how much I would like to be with you at this time. Having met Skip only one time, Lacey and I feel that we knew him so much longer. He was so easy to know and to get acquainted with. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We love you.
Velma and Lacey Holder (Charlotte, NC)
My condolences to the family of Skip Lee.
Don Coffman (Kingston, TN)
Joy, my prayers are with you, and sorry I can't make it to the service Saturday afternoon, due to a previous engagement. I never met Skip, but I heard a lot of good things about him, and I know and you know he is at peace now. Will continue to remember you.
Imogene Deatherage (Kingston, TN)
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