James Earl Lee Sr.

James Earl Lee Sr., age 78, of Bossier City, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on August 5, 1945 to the late James Doyle and Agnus Arbell Akins Lee. James enjoyed the great outdoors and couldn't resist an opportunity of heading to the camp for hunting or to Lake Erling in Arkansas for fishing with the boys. He always made time to watch the Saints and LSU play. James always looked forward to seeing his grandchildren, spending time with them and he was always so proud of each and every one. He enjoyed grilling with family and friends, never taking for granted a moment of fellowship. James enjoyed occasionally taking in the sites on the riverfront.

James was preceded in passing by his parents, three siblings, and wife of thirty-five years; Helen Caskey Lee.

Left to cherish the wonderful memories James leaves behind are his five children: son James Earl Lee, Jr., son William Doyle Lee, daughter Rachel Lee Lester and husband Henry Paul, son Robert Leroy Lee and partner Maranda Vining, bonus son Leon Butler and wife Becky; eight grandchildren: Jeffrey Allen Lester, Emily Christine Lester and fiancé' Andrew Smith, Shelby Lynn Lee, William Wayne Lee, Remington James Lee, Kiara Maria Esterbrook, Landon Bickford, Kristin Butler, Kayla Butler Carlin and husband John; one great-granddaughter, Roselynn Rae Smith; one sister, Bobbie Layton; along with many extended family members and a host of wonderful friends.

The family would like to express their sincerest gratitude to Dr. Kizer of Willis Knighton Bossier, Dr. San Pedro, Dr. Barz, the staff of Carpenter House, family and friends for the excellent care, professionalism, friendships, support, condolences, and continued prayers during this great time of need.

A visitation for James will be held Friday, December 8, 2023 from 1:00 PM until time to Celebrate James at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home, 601 Hwy 80, Haughton, Louisiana 71037.

Interment will immediately follow on the grounds of Hill Crest Memorial Park, 601 Hwy 80, Haughton, Louisiana, 71037 with Military Honors presented.

Honoring James as pallbearers will be William W. Lee, Jeffrey A. Lester, Andrew W. Smith, Leon Butler, Vernon Kauffman, and Chase Kauffman. Honorary pallbearer will be Ronnie Pipkin.

Memorials may be made in honor of James Earl Lee, Sr. to the National Kidney Association, https:\\www.kidney.org.

James will be laid to rest in Hill Crest Memorial Park, 601 Hwy 80, Haughton, Louisiana 71037.