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Hoover Lee Obituary
Louise - Hoover Lee, 86, of Louise died peacefully Thursday July 23, 2020 at his residence.
Born May 22, 1934 in Canton, China, he came to the United States at the age of 9 months on The SS President Hoover His father gave him his American Name of Hoover from this Ocean Liner. Hoover graduated from Louise High School, attended 2 years at Hinds Jr College, then transferred to Mississippi State University in 1954 graduating in June 1956 with a BS Degree in Business Administration. Hoover served 2 years in the U. S. Army returning to Louise to operate the family business, Lee Hong Company, which his father started in 1917. A Retail Merchant in Louise he not only had served his country, Hoover served his community being elected to the positions of Alderman & Mayor for the Town of Louise for almost 30 years, elected to six terms. Hoover was a member of Louise United Methodist Church.
This man never met a stranger. His greatest Love was his Heavenly Father, Family, Friends, and Mississippi State University.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years Freeda Gee Lee, sons; Stanley W. "Stan" Lee & Timothy S. "Tim" Lee both of Louise, daughter; Sharilyn G."Shari" Lee of Madison, and sisters Fong Lau of New Jersey, and Grace Lee of California.
Hoover was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; John and Joe Lee and sisters; May Lee and Frances Wong.
Graveside services will be Wednesday July 29th at 1:00 P.M. in Glenwood Cemetery in Yazoo City . Rev. Julian Crawford will officiate. The family, although they may not be present, would like to invite friends to come by Stricklin-King Funeral Home in Yazoo City beginning Monday through Wednesday morning to pay your respects and sign the register.
Hoover will always leave the Legacy for his Hoover Sauce used on grills and in recipes Throughout The Delta, the State of Mississippi and allover The U.S.A.
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vicki rogers
July 30, 2020
With deepest sympathy. Prayers for family and friends during this difficult time.
Jim Clark
July 28, 2020
Would like to send my deepest sympathy to the family.
Big Jim Clark and Little Willies
Frank & Sherry Harrison
July 28, 2020
May the love of family and friends help you through this difficult time....
Hoover will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor and work ethic and his friendliness..he left his mark on a lot of people.
Julia Hodges
July 28, 2020
Hoover sauce - how many of you love Hoover sauce? I've loved it since I was about 14. I would find it on the always, crowded bottom shelf of Hoover Lee's story in Louise, MS. I hear, now-a-days, that people from around the globe, that traipse the Blues Trail and visit Louise, have come to love Hoover sauce, too. This week, as Hoover, passes away, with him goes a wonderfully, rich Chinese-Delta history. Hoover and Miss Frieda were a staple to my visits in Louise. They truly enriched that town. Hoover Lee, a great American! You WILL be truly missed, my friend.
Brenda & Ted Lee & Family
July 27, 2020
Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time. Uncle Hoover was a great man who accomplished so much during his life. He was and always will be an inspiration to all of us.
Jack M Harris
July 27, 2020
I always loved running into Hoover Lee. What a great and friendly man! I loved his Hoover sauce. What a faithful MSU Bulldog he was. I am thankful for the wonderful life that this fine man lived.
Walter and Jean (Lee) Wong & Family
July 26, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person and considerate Uncle.
We will miss you always.
Julie
July 26, 2020
The world just lost a kind and respectable man. I will never forget the kindness and generosity Hoover and his family Have shown me and my friends when we were new immigrants. Prayers and condolences to his family. Rest In Peace Hoover.
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