I just found out about Paul's passing a day too late. Wow, took me by surprise. Yes, he was always the life of the party and always had a smile on his face. I sang with Paul in Vaud-Villities for many years and recently sang in Peace church Easter Cantata directed by Phil Wallace. He got me to sing at The Top and some place in Bexley Monk too that Dave Powers was playing that night. My deepest sympathy to all of his family. Gone too soon but then none of us know when it will be our time. Rest in Peace my friend and enjoy Covid free heaven. I'll see you up there someday. Sincerely,

Paul was such an amazing person! He had a heart of gold ,and always always knew how to make everyone smile. He was quiet the charmer and always the life of the party. I will miss him so very much!! Rest easy Paul I know your singing dancing and performing and having a ball up there! Until we meet again my love :broken_heart:

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What a kind, sweet, funny and talented man! Paul will be greatly missed, particularly by those who shared a stage with him. He was total-LEE great to perform with and as a friend.

Sincerely,
Kent D. Stuckey

I have just Learned of Paul's Passing today 1/8/22, and am saddened to hear this. Paul was s great and talented fellow, and though we only worked together on stage a few times , they were memorable! He also had a great sense of humor! I played Emile Debeque in 'South Pacific' in 2016, where he played a naval Commander. For the only time in my life, I forgot to appear in a short seen in his naval office along with the Late Ron Williams and David Hammond... who adlibbed through the scene, while I was changing costumes! The next performance I actually did not forget, and after the show..Paul with a big smile, said " it's amazing how much better that scene went with You in it!"  My deepest sympathies to Paul's families and Friends. His was a life that will be remembered by many.  Cabot Rea

Hey Paul, are you reading these because if you are I want you to know that I will remember your kindness always, your big smile, and all the times you told me about a show you were in that you invited me to attend.  You’re an awesome man. I’ll miss seeing you. Thank you for all your kindness. Thank you for being so genuine.  Thank you for you. Love you Paul! See you again in another time and place. Tell everyone of our legal brothers who have left so recently and so soon hello and give them a big hug and kiss from me. Ciao friend; hugs and love. XOXO

Good memories of Paul and his boys attending church at Thurman Ave. UMC. I remember the boys had cowboy boots that they liked to wear and often Paul and the boys looked like they just rolled out of bed when they arrived at church. LOL. But the smiles on their faces were a joy to see. I never saw Paul look so happy as when he had his boys with him. Bertie and Nellie teased each other and called him their "crooner". They loved to hear him sing. Now all three are together in heaven now thats a real party!

I am deeply saddened at the death of Paul. A dear OSU friend for fifty years. Paul was a man of many interests & talents. His parties were legendary. We were fortunate to be on the receiving end of his dramatic, film & vocal talents. He never wavered in his love for his friends, his family, his sons, his community & his God. Rest well my dear friend. I will miss you until….

Ah, sweet Paul. Special buddy since our high school days at South. We especially enjoyed making music together.
My special sympathies to his sons. You may remember having Christmas dinner at my house a few years ago. Your dad was nuts about you!
Hugs to all who all who crossed paths with this remarkable guy.:heart:

Paul sang at our wedding 40+ years ago. Still remember that. A friend, a co-worker, an actor and a wonderful party host. He’ll be missed by many! 
s knodel-puet

Paul was a really good friend of mine. In 1971, Paul, my brother Lou, and I went to Europe on a 20 day whirlwind tour of London, Paris, Vienna, and Rome and included going behind the Iron Curtain to Budapest. The three of us recently met for lunch to commemorate the 50th anniversary of that trip. Paul and I also drove out to L.A. and back in my car with no air conditioning, and only broke down once...at the Grand Canyon!

Paul was a man of many interests including buying vintage cars. I remember the 1930 Studebaker he bought and enjoyed driving, and he always enjoyed the Hungarian Kolacs (nut roll) that our mom made at the Holidays. 

I will miss him.

Jim Varga

paul and i were in vaudvillities together and i helped him on his house along with johnny. we also sang together kareoke at multiple places along with mickeys on 5th ave. would like tp talk with cousin tom and the sons. very sorry and sad at pauls passing.

Paul was a fellow Reserve Columbus Police Officer for many years. He was dedicated, sincere and a tribute to the City of Columbus. Rest in peace, Paul.

This is how I remember my old friend.  I can still hear you singing, Richard Henry Lee.
 Glad you are now in the arms of eternal love.

A very fine prosecutor and a very fine man.My sincere condolences to his family. S. Michael Miller

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The South High School Alumni Association and its Board of Directors want to express our sympathy and send condolences at the death of your loved one. Our entire South High School family is diminished by his passing.

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Paul Warren Lee

January 14, 1948 – December 11, 2021

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