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Early Lee Obituary
He was born March 19, 1949, to the late Early Lee Sr. and the late Alpassie Jenkins Lee.
He joined the St. Thomas AME Zion Church in DeWitt at an early age. He was a former employee of Coca Cola Bottling Company with 28 years of service. He was currently employed with CHR Catering Company Inc. in Richmond.
Early leaves to treasure his memories, a devoted wife, Edna Keys Lee of Stony Creek, Va.; two sons, Michael Lee (Shaneka) of McKenney; Javon Lee (YoVanda) of Stony Creek; one step daughter, Sophia Keys Johnson of Petersburg; eight grandchildren, Kevin, George, Chanquis, Destiny, Brandon, Brittani, Javon and Javius; six sisters, Betha Mae Alston of Washington, D.C., Catherine Clanton (Isaac Sr.) of Dinwiddie, Glenis Draper and Barbara Lee, both of Baltimore, Md., Adlena Weaver (Waverly) and Maggie Weaver (Alfred), all of DeWitt; one brother, Alphonia Lee of Chester; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; three devoted friends, Harry Wyatt of DeWitt, Albert Moore of Stony Creek and Averette Rhodes of DeWitt.
A funeral service will be held at noon Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at the Little Bethel Baptist Church, Stony Creek, with the associate minister, the Rev. Roletta G. Banks, officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence of his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Shaneka Lee, 15925 McKenney Highway, and may be contacted at 478-5852. The body may be viewed Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and at the church on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to the hour of service.
Funeral services provided for the staff of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd. McKenney
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Memories and Condolences
for Early Lee
Delores Carey
December 3, 2008
To Lavonda and Shaquetta:
I am sorry to hear about the lost of your father. I will keep you in my prayers!
Steven/Sonya Weaver & Family
December 2, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you in your time of berevement.
Doran and Sherry(Weaver) Mapp
December 2, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
samuel coleman
December 2, 2008
I am deeply saddened by the death of my friend Early Lee. Not only did I work with him for 20 years at Coca Cola but we met up again in CRH Catering. I will miss him and the fun times that we shared. My condolences go out to the family and may God be with you and keep you in this difficult time.
Samuel Coleman
CRH Catering
Keonia Davis
December 2, 2008
To the Lee Family
I want you to know that you all will remain in Lil Javon and my prayers
Dawna Mintz, Coca Cola Enterprises
December 2, 2008
To the Lee Family:
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. We fondly remember Early as a happy, jovial person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of need.
Mrs. Shanika Booker
December 2, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I worked with Earl(Early) and he couldn't have been anymore of a pleasure to work with. He was a good man loved life and others. He was the kind a man you want around forever. Early you are missed and loved. Your spirit and joy will forever last in my heart.
Shanika & Lamar Booker
1418 Vinton St
Richmond,VA 23231
804-349-8638(c)
804-264-1916(w)
If you all need anything let us know.
CRH CATERING INC
December 2, 2008
We are sorry for your loss. We will miss him.
CRH CATERING INC-NORFOLK DIVISION
Ruth Hanks
December 1, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
CAROL PERRY-SQUARE
December 1, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
craig pierce
December 1, 2008
Early was such a nice man and tremendous asset to our organization.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
He will missed and fondly remembered.
DWAYNE / TRACEY GILLIAM
December 1, 2008
Aunt Doddie and Family,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Shermaine Anderson
December 1, 2008
Quitta,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. If it is any thing that we can do for you or your family please let us know
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