Bill Lee

Bill Lee

Bill Lee Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 25, 2023.
Bill Lee was a bassist who played with musicians including Bob Dylan and Aretha Franklin (1942–2018) and composed music for the movies of his son, Spike Lee.

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September 4, 2023

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Tony

September 4, 2023

To the family, many, many friends and colleagues of this nice man Mr. Bill Lee fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Mr. Bill Lee was a bassist who played with musicians including Bob Dylan and Aretha Franklin (1942–2018) and composed music for the movies of his son, Spike Lee. We will miss Mr. Bill Lee's presence and his many contributions to his community as a musician. May the love and the special memory you shared and cherish with him show just how much your life was touched by him. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Mr. Bill Lee. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Bill Lee. He will be greatly missed, but his talent as a guitarist will not be forgotten. May family, friends and extended family cherish his memories.

Mr. Jr.

June 16, 2023

My Condolences.

June 13, 2023

Jesse

TD

May 30, 2023

My sincere condolences to the Lee family. May the God of all comfort provide the strength to cope with your loss

D E

May 30, 2023

My deepest sympathy is with The Lee Family. May the God of All Comfort comfort you all and give you the strength and comfort needed to cope during this time of grief and sorrow.

May 29, 2023

My sincerest condolences to the Lee family. May you find comfort in God's word and also the comfort for family and friends.

May 28, 2023

My sympathies go out the Lee family. May you all be comforted by the legacy he left in his music and by the unfailing love of your Grand Creator.

RB

May 26, 2023

Such a talented musician that worked with so many great artists, not to mention working on his son’s movies. His talent and presence will be missed. Sincerest condolences to the Lee family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all in your time of the loss of your patriarch.

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