Private family services will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Jim was born on August 22, 1931 in Harrisburg, MO the son of Chester O. and Goldie J. (Richardson) Lee who preceded him in death. He was married on February 14, 1975 in Columbia, MO to the love of his life, Emma Dinwiddie. He retired from Kaiser Refactor in 1996. James was a hard-working and dedicated man who enjoyed spending time with his family and will be deeply missed.
Survivors include: his wife of 43 years, Emma Lee of the home; two daughters, Lou Ann Holman (Lee) of Weimar, TX and Janet Mountjoy (Michael) of Columbia, MO; three grandchildren, Ashley Wilson, Michelle Mountjoy and Clayton Holman as well as two great grandchildren, Taylor and Aiden. He was also preceded in death by one brother, John Lee.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202.
