Wing Gee Lee

Wing Gee Lee passed away at home on April 21, 2022 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born on November 12, 1925. Wing was preceded in death by two of his children, Roberta (Wayne) and Michael (Rene). He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Sally, and daughter, Connie; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Services will be held May 2nd, Monday, at 11:00 a.m. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. at East Lawn Palms Mortuary, 5801 East Grant Road.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that you make a donation to the Tucson Chinese Baptist Church, 2411 East Fort Lowell Road, 85719.

Wing came to the United States as a 14 year old. At the age of 18, he was inducted into the United States Navy and served his country for more than two years. In December of 2021, he was presented a Congressional Gold Medal; given to Chinese American Veterans for their honorable armed service during World War II.

Wing and his wife, Sally, owned and operated ABC Market, a neighborhood grocery store for twenty years. Together they worked twelve to thirteen hour days and grew their business into a successful neighborhood market. They focused on customer service, knew people by name, provided credit as needed, and offered delivery service for large grocery purchases. Eventually the store and property were sold.

Wing and Sally enjoyed forty plus years of retirement together. They were active members of the Chinese community. He spent time gardening, socializing, traveling, playing mahjong, and being with family.

Wing was a part of a group of individuals known as The Greatest Generation. From his humble beginnings as a 14 year old boy moving to a foreign land, he will be remembered for: his service to his adopted country, being a prosperous business owner, and his devotion and loyalty to friends and family.