Lee grew up in Hearne, Texas. He was a veteran of the Armed Forces and graduated from Texas A&M University. He worked as a banker for many years until he retired in 2018 from North Dallas Bank & Trust, where he worked for 15 years.
Lee was a caring brother to 4 siblings, a wonderful husband to his wife, Ann, a loving father to his three children, Kristina, Katy and Mitch, and was expecting his first grandson in April. He enjoyed working in the yard, watching college football, and grilling by the pool with his family.
Graveside service will be on Saturday, 25th of January, 2020 at Hilltop Memorial Park in Carrollton. Those wishing to honor his life can make a donation in his name to SPCA.