William R. Lee

William Lee Obituary

William R. Lee of West Chester William R. Lee, 77, of West Chester, died Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Chester County Hospital. He was the husband of the late Catherine Lee. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Thomas Brown and the late Sarah Lee Brown. He was a graduate of West Chester High School. William served in the Korean War as a Medic. William was a custodian for many years with the West Chester Area School District. He also was a custodian and greeter at the West Chester United Methodist Church. William was a member of the VFW, Post #106 of West Chester. He attended over 30 consecutive Army/Navy games and holds the attendance record for the F.O.P. picnic. He loved sports and jazz music. He is survived by his daughters, Kimberly Sayles of Charleston, West Virginia and Aurelia "Rita" Terry of Richmond, Va. He is also survived by his siblings, Dorothy A. Johnson, Edna Mae Brown both of West Chester, Delores A. Coleman of Downingtown, Loreen H. Avery of Tuscon, Ariz., Ronald D. "Chucky" Brown of Downingtown, a sister-in-law, Jackie Lightfoot of Richmond, Va. and a host of nieces, nephews & cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service, at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 10, 2010 at the DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, 410 N. Church St., West Chester, 610-696-1181, www.DellaFH.com. Interment will be at Rolling Green Memorial Park, West Chester. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, December 10, 2010 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to West Chester United Methodist Church, 129 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382

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Published by Daily Local News from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for William Lee

7 Entries

Matt Steinberger

April 11, 2011

Bill was a shining presence before every scout meeting for Troop 14, he always greeted me with kindness and hospitality, i had just found out about his death today and was deeply saddened. He was truly an amazing man and i pray for a peaceful rest.

John Bailey

January 27, 2011

I was saddened to hear that Bill Lee had passed. He always had a great smile and went out of his way to ask how things were going. I remember for the 8 years that I was President of Chester County Lodge #11 of the Fraternal Order of Police, I had many occasions to sit and talk with Bill. Bill would always ask how my family was and you knew it was so sincere. Yes, Bill was always at our FOP picnics and very much enjoyed himself immensely! I know that he will be missed by many, but I can't help but think that Bill is busy "networking" in his new home...

Patricia Tate

December 12, 2010

Bill Les was a friend of my late husband, Cecil Tate. His friendship met a lot to us all. Bill was a wonderful person. He will be missed. Patricia Tate

Pete Rozea

December 12, 2010

Just found out about Bill's passing today after reading the wonderful tribute to him in the Daily Local. My wife grew up in the church with Bill and was very fond of him. I didn't know him very well, just spoke with him at church occasionally and ran into him a few times in town. He always had a friendly greeting and a warm smile every time he saw you and never forgot a face. It's amazing how someone could make you feel so good with just a smile or a handshake, but that was Bill. We'll all really miss you, Bill...The Tate/Rozea Family

December 11, 2010

Bill Lee will always be remembered for his shining personality, caring ways and hard work! As one of the teachers in WCASD's gifted program at the Spellman Center, it was such a pleasure to see Bill at the end of a busy day. He was always there with a smile on his face, ready to help and inquire about how things were going. He loved to hear about our classroom activities and family life, as well. Within the professional or community setting, Bill always brightened my day with a big wave, great smile, and fun conversations! My thoughts are with you as you begin to build all the wonderful memories and times you shared with him. He was a friend to many and I was blessed to be one of them. Sharon McIntyre

Cal Brackin

December 9, 2010

Bill and I shared MANY wonderful conversations about music, especially jazz, and just about life in general in the Spellman Building where I taught creative and performing arts in the LEEP/PROBE program.. He was a wonderful person who sincerely cared about others. I would frequently see in in downtown West Chester after his retirement and we always enjoyed our 'talks'! With deepest sympathy, Cal Brackin

Diana Hughes

December 9, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the family on the death of your wonderful father and brother. My name is Diana Dilts and I was a teacher in the LEEP gifted program on the second floor of the Spellman Building (now WCASD Education Center) on Paoli Pike from 1980 until 2007. I loved your dad!! He was the night custodian for many years and I was a young teacher and always working late in my classroom. Bill would stop in my classroom every night doing his rounds and we would talk mostly about our families. He would share precious stories about his wife and children. He spoke often about his church and the congregation that helped him through the loss of his beloved wife. I could always count on Bill to help me move a desk or table and carry things back and forth from my car. Such a loving and caring man. Bill and I would see each other out in the community often and our conversations about family never stopped. He even knew my two children and enjoyed watching them grow from babies to adulthood. After he retired and I moved away from West Chester 3 years ago. I was visiting my son last year and Bill was his neighbor. What a wonderful surprise. Bill was loved by all of us and will be missed.

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