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James E. Lee VIRGINIA BEACH- James Evan Lee, 56, passed away Nov. 15, 2010. Mr. Lee was born in Kettering, Ohio and was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Magill Lee. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was employed with L3 Communications as an electronics technician. James loved to sing for his Lord and Savior, playing golf and jet-skiing. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his loving wife of over 12 years, Patty Rollins Lee; his father, Harold Reed Lee and stepmother Betty Lee of Tipp City, Ohio; a brother, Jerry Lee of Dayton, Ohio; a sister, Janet Muhleman of Kettering, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Christopher and Eric Lee, Jessica Rindler, Samantha Brown and special niece and nephew, Madeline and Logan Rollins and his little girl, "Dori". The family will receive friends Wednesday, Nov. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. A graveside service will be held Thursday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m. in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Chuck Mosley. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church Building Fund. Friends may offer condolences at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 16, 2010.

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Jessi West

November 19, 2010

Patty,

I am so sorry. I will really miss Jim and his singing at church. He was a great man.

ELLA CHAVIS MARTIN

November 18, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Leroy Thorne

November 18, 2010

Sorry to hear about your loss...Leroy Throne....Physical Plant Maintenance.

Mark Banaag

November 18, 2010

Sorry for your loss...you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Mark Banaag...Physical Plant Maintenence.

Laura Petty

November 17, 2010

Patty, When Jim sang at church, I wanted to be there. I believe God put him in our lives for a reason. He knew I need the Lord in my life and didn't give up on me. He kept inviting me to the church picnics. At work he always had a story to tell. He shared so much with me. He shared stories from your first date, to the snake in dishwasher and babysitting Madeline and Logan. Work will not be the same without Jim. He always knew the right thing to say when some one was having a bad day at work. I miss him greatly.

November 17, 2010

The kindest of spirits, the gentlest of souls, the jolliest of fellows, the sincerest of friends. Jim touched the lives of everyone he met, with a smile so generous and a hug so warm, a twinkle in his eye, a heart overflowing with love. With the innocence of a child, the wisdom of one old, laughter from deep within, an abundance of joy. His voice a sweet melody, truly focused on God. His precious memory will forever be cherished.
With love and prayers,
Dolores Marinello & family

November 17, 2010

Our heartfelt prayers are lifted for you and your family. Jim sings with the angels now, I'm sure. He blessed us so much through his music and will surely be missed.
Linda & Danny Jordan

November 17, 2010

I am sorry for your loss. I have worked with Jim since the CDI days and currently at L-3. He will be missed in the office. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Vickie Anderson

November 17, 2010

Dear Patty,
I cannot express in words how very sorry I am to hear of the death of your husband.
May God be with you.
Susan Murphy

Tiffanie Garner

November 17, 2010

you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. we have not personally met, but we are here if you need anything.
-P3

Rick Baumler

November 17, 2010

Patty
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Greg Brown

November 17, 2010

Patty and family, I am deeply saddened by your loss. I hope that God may help you find the peace and serenity that you need during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mike Mundy

November 17, 2010

Patty, I am so sorry for your loss! Please know that Tina and I will be praying for you and your family.

Kelly Lamp

November 17, 2010

I was shock to hear of your husbands passing, your family will be in my prayers. There is no words to conveyor my sorrow, I hope your will find peace in remembering that our loved ones live on in our hearts.

Rhonda Bowen

November 17, 2010

Dear Patty, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Words can never say enough... Jim is still singing for our Lord and Savior - I pray you will be comforted in the knowledge that he rejoices and has peace in heaven.

In His name,
Rhonda Bowen

November 17, 2010

Patty, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ronnie Combs and Family

Cyndi DeRogatis

November 17, 2010

My Deepest Condolences,

Gail Tatem

November 17, 2010

Patty, I am so sorry for your loss. I've worked with Jim for many years and he was always a joy to talk and work with. He is with the Lord and now watching over his loved ones. You and your family our in my prayers.

Kimberly & James Culbertson

November 16, 2010

Mrs Patty, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim's uplifting voice has always been a blessing to us when he sang. He will be dearly missed. Our fondest memories will always be of Jim's passion to sing for the Lord and when he sang the prayer at our wedding. We love you and your family very much.
Kimberly & James Culbertson

Peggy Bryan

November 16, 2010

Patty,
I am so sorry to hear about Jim. Please let me know if I can help in any way. You are in my thoughts.

Scott and Betsy Morris

November 16, 2010

Dear Patty and Family,
We are all so sorry for your loss and wish we could do something to help. Words seem so empty, but prayers are powerful, and you are all in ours. Watching Jim sing in church was always so amazing because you could see his loving relationship with his Lord. He always looked like he was imagining the face of Jesus right in front of him, and we hope it is some comfort to know that he is now singing to Him face-to-face.

Angie Voliva

November 16, 2010

Oh Patty I am so sorry to hear about Jim. Please know that I am here for you!

November 16, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss Patty. Very fond memories of working and playing golf with Jim. God Bless. Dave Miller

frank and ann malbon

November 16, 2010

Dear Patti, Ann & I will keep you in our prayers & thoughts. Please hold tight to your faith in THE LORD as IT will carry you through this unexpectedly tough time & situation.

Kevin & Claudia Delaney

November 16, 2010

Patty, We are so very sorry for your loss. What a great man Jim was. When he sang, you could see the love he had for the Lord on his sweet face. He is singing with the angels now, and what a wonderful addition the that Heavenly Choir he is. We are praying for you and your family.
Love,
Kevin & Claudia

November 16, 2010

Jim was such a great guy and a joy to our lives. He will be greatly missed. Howard & Ali Papenhausen

Michelle Rowe

November 16, 2010

Patty, I can't tell you how sorry I am. Jim was an amazingly wonderful man. I still remember playing 'Brick House' for him at the wedding. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please call me if you need anything. There's no doubt in my mind that he is sitting beside our Lord right now. I love you and I'm here if you need anything at all...Michelle Rowe

Eric and Robin Keller

November 16, 2010

Patty and family, we are so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

Jerry Lang

November 16, 2010

Patty, We are so very sorry for your loss. Jim was such a good friend and golf buddy to Jerry. He will be missed. Jerry & Amy Lang

Cyndy Bahen

November 16, 2010

Jim, what can we say, we loved you and will miss you and your ever present smile. Through so many years you were a part of our lives. We were so happy for you and rejoiced with you when the Lord moved into your life and then gave you a loving, beautiful wife to share it with. Now our sadness is only relieved by knowing you are with Him..and you have seen his face. Patti our prayers and our thoughts are yours Dan, Cyndy, Sara, Joe Bahen

Ann & Marty Etheridge

November 16, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Know that we love you.

November 16, 2010

Patti and family, you have my very deepest condolences. I, personally will sorely miss Jim. His unexpected and much too early departure from this life has been a tremendous blow to me. His beautiful voice lifted to the Lord in song and praise was always an inspiration to me. I was so excited a couple of weeks ago when he told me he was working on "Go Rest High On That Mountain". I was so looking forward to the day he would sing it in church. His service to our church as a dedicated choir member and as a deacon should serve as a shining example to all of us in how each of us should serve our Lord and Savior. Goodbye Jim. You will be truly missed and the hole you leave can never be filled. - Keith

Frank Hill, III

November 16, 2010

To the family of Jim Lee, may the Lord comfort and keep you. Jim was a unique individual and a pleasure to work with. The Bible says, "Laughter is good for the soul" and Jim kept us laughing here at Unidyne. He will be remembered for his ability to find humor in even the most challenging events in his life. His joy filled spirit will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

Bob McDonald

November 16, 2010

Patty, I am so sorry for your loss. But, take heart in knowing that Jim his hearing, "Well done, Good and faithful servant, come and take Your place in My chior with all tha Saints that have come before".

November 16, 2010

Dearest Patty and family,
Please know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Your friends in Pungo,
Scott & Laurie Simpson

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