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Robert Lee

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Robert Lee obituary, 1940-2016, Gary, IN

BORN

1940

DIED

2016

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Robert Lee Obituary

Robert E. Lee age 76 was born March 4, 1940 in Birmingham, AL and passed away September 30, 2016 at the Golden Living Nursing Home with his companion and caregiver Emma Lee Cherry by his side. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church under the leadership of Pastor Weber. Robert worked at Gary Steel Mill for 30 years and 20 years for the Gary Police Department. He also was a Television repair man for his own business in his spare time. He was known for helping everyone that crossed his path. Robert is preceded in death by his parents Dock and Cacy Booker Sr. He leaves to cherish his memories companion and caregiver Emma Lee Cherry ; children Sabrina Lee, Whalen E. Lee, Robert Lee, Jr., Keith John Lee, Eleanor Beaver, Fonda Tallard, Jalita Tennis, Cindy Bragg, Gabriel Lee, Candace Lee, Kathleen Lee, Bianca Lee , Two stepchildren Tavia and Gregory Marshall; one brother Dock Booker Jr.; two sisters Dorothy Booker and Annie Tubbs and a host of grandchildren , great grandchildren, nieces ; nephews and other relatives. Visitation Saturday October 8, 2016 from 9-11:00 a.m. with funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. all services at St. John Lutheran Church 2235 West 10th Avenue. Pastor Weber officiating.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Oct. 7, 2016.

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Leah(Katie) Smith (Batnett)

December 9, 2017

RIP daddy such a terrible way to find out your no longer with us, words cannot express how heavy my heart is, I love you and we will see each other again in heaven. See you later.
Love you forever your baby girl
Katie

Bill Posey

October 27, 2016

RIP Robert! I've supplied parts to you for over 15 years, and it was always a pleasure speaking to you. May your family find peace and celebrate your life.

Sammetra Saimes

October 10, 2016

I love you daddy lee..rest easy!

Jamika Hines

October 8, 2016

Mr.Robert will always be in our memories he was a kind and loving man...

Patricia McClatchey

October 7, 2016

Very sweet man I hope to see you in heaven may God bless your family iI will miss you so much you were God sent to me

Jimmie L. and Daisy Curtis

October 7, 2016

The Family of Bobby Lee,

You have our deepest sympathy as you prepare for the funeral of your Beloved Bobby. May the fond memories sustain you in the months to come.

donald ledbetter jr

October 7, 2016

robert was a great friend to my father donald Ledbetter Sr he always made us feel welcome when we would visit Indiana I will miss his smile and friendly laugh he is with God now and will make the sun shine brighter on the earth
don Ledbetter Jr

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Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. John Lutheran Church

2235 West 10th Avenue, IN

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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