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Rodney Lee Obituary
Madison
Dr. Rodney D. Lee, Sr. D.V.M., age 77, died September 2, 2012. Visitation is Friday September 7, 2012 from 3pm until 5pm at Natchez Trace Funeral Home in Madison with a 5pm graveside service in Natchez Trace Memorial Park Cemetery.
Dr. Lee was a native of Nebraska and the son of his late parents, Robert and Helen Lee. Dr. Lee was a graduate of Auburn University where he obtained a Doctorate in Veterinarian Medicine. He founded Lee Animal Clinic in Jackson before partnering with Dr. Joe Tillery at Northside Pet Clinic. He was active with the Boy Scouts and served as an Assistant Scout Master for Troop 61. He was also active with KAIROS Prison Ministry and CURSILLO Methodist Ministry. He was an avid fisherman and when he could not hook a fish with his rod and reel, was known to catch them with his hands. Dr. Lee was a member of St. Matthews United Methodist Church.
Dr. Lee is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lu Bullock Lee of Madison; daughters, Laurie Higuet of Beaufort, S.C., Tammy M. Vinson (Rick) of Madison and Melissa "Missy" Barton Prim (Peter) of Fort Myers, FL; son, Rodney Lee, Jr of Pearl; grandchildren, Michael, Ryan and Casey Reeves, Gabrielle and Michael Vinson, Chase Cameron Lee, Andrew, David, Bryan and Matthew Barton, Madeline Prim, Joshua Butler, James R. Elam and Hunter, Dallas and Haylee Higuet; three great grandchildren; sisters, Gail Bankston (Walter) of Pocahontas and Jennifer Garner of Madison and brother, Corbin Lee of California.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the KAIROS Prison Ministry.
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Ruth Ann Rigby
September 10, 2012
Dear Lu, Laurie, Tammy, Missy & Rodney,
I was so sad to learn of the passing of your dad. I have such positive memories of your family all through my life. I truly am here today because of your family. Your mom and your family were my second family coming there everyday after school from JA. Your Dad was our vet for so many years and he sang at my sisters wedding.
We lift you and your sweet family up today. Please let me know if I can help you in any way.
Much Love,
Ruth Ann Morrison- Rigby
gerry & vic gray-lewis
September 8, 2012
Dear Lu.....
Years ago, your patiently taught our daughter with Down Syndrome to swim and tenderly tucked her tearful mama in as well! You ministered "life saving" skills to both of us! We ache for you.....for your children....May the Lord carry this pain beside you....
Gratefully!
Gerry & Vic Gray-Lewis
(Maura's parents)
Ginny WIlliams Squires
September 7, 2012
May cherished memories bring you comfort during this time of grief. You are in my prayers.
Carol Lambert-Allgood
September 7, 2012
I will always remember the Lees as a loving family from Riverside Independent Methodist Church. I know that was because of the man Dr. Lee was. My prayers are with you all.
September 5, 2012
God is near to those that are broken at heart and those crushed in spirit be saves. God will sustain you and help you to endure.
Rick Sain
September 5, 2012
I call on Rod for years with Butler Animal Health. He always was friendly and nice to me. He was a pleasure to call on. I considered him my friend.
May GOD Bless you.
Eric Palmer
September 5, 2012
Rod was my boss at Northside Pet Clinic and my friend thereafter. I will always have such fond memories of him.
September 5, 2012
JENNIFER
I AM SO SORRY TO READ ABOUT YOUR BROTHER.
I KNOW YOU WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH.
LOVE YOU
SHIRLEY MILLER WARE
September 5, 2012
May you find comfort from the God of All Comfort.
Larry and Sandra hogue
September 5, 2012
Rodney was able to make people feel special...a unique gift. I lost touch with him and lu over the years after cursillio. But we always thought of him as a friend and will miss him.
Larry and Sandra Hogue...greene and Lamar counties...formerly
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