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1932
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2021
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William Lee Obituary
He was born on May 10, 1932, at Yardelle.
He spent 1952 through 1954 in South Korea. He graduated from Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway and taught two years for the North Little Rock School District. He then moved to Harrison where he started their Industrial Arts Program.
He loved fishing and playing music with his family and friends, especially his grandkids!
He was preceded in death by a son, Steve and daughter-in-law, Laurie Rich Lee; brothers, Troy, Hugh, Don and John Lee; sisters, Nancy Kerr, Lula Tucker, Betty Delano; and a special nephew, Dr. Roy Lee.
He is survived by his wife; one son, Keith and daughter-in-law, Arleen Risley Lee; grandsons, Stephen Zachary "Zach" and his wife Shari Latta Lee, Tyler and wife Melisa Finck Lee, and Christian Cole and wife Laura Methvin Lee; and great-grandchildren, London Grace, Skyler, Beckham, Zoe, Charlie Kate and Audley Lee.
A graveside memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, at Maple Leaf Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Zach, Tyler and Cole Lee, Danny Yancey, Danny Norton, Denzel Stringer, Mark Harris and Logan Slaughter.
Memorial donations may be made to Three Wishes for Ruby's Residents.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Blake Chitsey.
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Bobby & Kay Clark
September 21, 2021
Shirley and family,
We extend our sincere sympathy at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Bobby & Kay
Wallace and Rita Waters
September 21, 2021
May your precious memories of Jim and the sympathy of friends help to comfort you at this time.
Cherry
September 18, 2021
Sincerest condolences for your loss. May precious memories of your dear loved one, along with encouraging words such as those found at John 11: 25,26 be of comfort to your family.
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Roller-Christeson Funeral Home519 N Spring St P.O. Box 100, Harrison, AR 72601
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