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Earl Lee Obituary
He is survived by his wife, Christina Lee; one son, Jonathan Lee and his wife, Sara, and grandson, Ethan of San Francisco; two brothers, William E. Lee of Warm Springs, GA and James A. Lee of Seattle, WA; one sister, Virginia Lee Elison of Hot Springs, AR; aunt, Lenora Irby, and her husband, Sammy; one step son, John Wesley Watson, and his wife, Bernadette, and granddaughter, Nola, of Austin, TX; one stepdaughter, Rachel King, and her husband, Todd, and three grandchildren, Anna Grace, Luke and Cade of Ellisville, MS; and his nieces and nephews, Scarlett Herbkersman, Frank Lee, Robert Lee, Julie Lee Gordon, Jamie Gemme, Joseph Lee, Lori Coward, Lee Ann Lee and Page Neumeyer. Earl will also be remembered for his two beautiful, devoted, and intelligent German Shepards, Klaus and Sargeant.
A native of Mt. Olive, MS, Mr. Lee gave a lifetime of service to God and the church serving as a Sunday school teacher, lay leader, and choir member. Earl taught English at Gulf Coast Community College, USM, and Ole Miss. He was the first academic counselor for athletics at the University of Mississippi. He served as President of the Mississippi Association of Development Education and as Program Chair of the National Association. In addition, Earl served as Mayor of Mt. Olive for two terms.
Truth, beauty, and spirituality were the values of life for which Earl strived. He desired to achieve the best that he could be and to encourage others to do the same. As a friend, he was loyal. As a husband, he was devoted. As a writer and poet, Earl left to us his impressions and experiences of life. He is missed.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, March 30, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Olive, MS where family and friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Mendenhall City Cemetery in Mendenhall, MS.
Riemann Family Funeral Home in Gulfport is in charge of all arrangements.
An online obituary may be viewed and a guestbook signed at www.riemannfamily.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Earl Lee
Monti and Claudette RHODES
April 3, 2009
We were so fortunate to have met Earl at the church. I especially remember his fondness of my fruitcakes! Our deepest symbathies, Chris.
Karen Smith Law
March 31, 2009
I have not seen my cousin Earl in quite some time. But I can still remember the times that I spent with him at Grandmother and Pawpaw Bush's or in Mt.Olive or Aunt Esther's at Christmas or even Mawmaw Swafford's. I always remember how much fun he was to be around!! Always smiling. My name is Karen Smith Law and I am the oldest of Jean and Corky Smith's girls. My sympathies and prayers are with all of Earl's family. May God comfort you all.
Jan Watson
March 30, 2009
Chris,
We are remembering you and praying for the Lord to comfort and sustain you.
Coastal Chronic Pain Services
March 30, 2009
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
alice provost
March 29, 2009
Earl was always such a wonderful addition to the bass section in Trinity's choir when I lived in Gulfport. His comments were always fascinating and uplifting and his sense of humor was a source of inspiration. Chris, accept my sincere condolences at this time of your great loss.
Alice Provost Hattiesburg, MS
Elizabeth Copeland
March 29, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Steve & Joan Ray
March 29, 2009
Chris,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Even though we didn't know Earl for that long after you were married, we know he was a very special man and will be missed.
Our love and prayers,
The Staff of Riemann Family Funeral Homes
March 29, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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