Arthur Lee Obituary
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Arthur Ronald Lee, age 75, of Knoxville, TN formerly of Harlan, KY passed away April 4, 2014. He was born October 19, 1938 in Harlan Co., KY to the late Rufus and Reva Lee. He retired from the Kentucky State Dept. of transportation after 35 years of service.
Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Morgan Lee, brother, Lloyd Cole, and granddaughter, Jessica Fitch.
Left to mourn his passing are his children: Tammy Lee King and husband, Philip, and Kim Lee Fitch and husband, Scott; grandchildren: Jason King, Ashlee Vanderhoof, Allison Fitch, and Lesley Fitch; great-grandchildren: Jace King, Charisma Messer, and Kaylee Vanderhoof, and brothers Jack Lee and Bill Lee.
Visitation will be Monday, April 7, 2014 from 12PM to 2PM at Mount Pleasant Funeral Home. Funeral will follow in the chapel of Mount Pleasant at 2PM. Interment will be at Resthaven Cemetery with friends and family serving as pallbearers.
Online condolences can be left at www.harlanobits.net.
Mount Pleasant Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
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April 15, 2014
To all of Ronnie's family, I am so proud to have gotten to know Ronnie and his family
We really enjoyed him and loved him so
He made us laugh so many times......What a great person he was
I am so sorry for your loss, he will be missed
With all my love
Rose Gregg
Krissy McKinney
April 7, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love Krissy
April 7, 2014
Kim,
We're sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We will be praying for you and your family.
In Christ's Love,
Darrell, Melissa, and Darren Rutherfofrd
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Deborah Neal
April 7, 2014
Tammy and Kim, sorry for your loss. Ronnie is attending the greatest Lee family reunion ever. God's blessings to all. Love Debbie
Deborah Neal
April 7, 2014
Tammy and Kim, sorry for your loss. Ronnie is attending the greatest Lee family reunion ever. God blessings to all. Love Debbie
April 7, 2014
Tammy and Kim, sorry for your loss. Ronnie is attending the greatest Lee family reunion ever. God blessings to all. Love Debbie
April 7, 2014
Tammy and Kim so sorry for your loss. Ronnie is attending the Lee's family reunion that someday we will all be attending. God's blessings on all. Love Debbie
Tamera Roark
April 6, 2014
Kim and Tammy I'm so sorry. Your mom and dad were always so good to me growing up. He is now in Heaven with your mom and rejoicing in a reunion with friends my mom and dad. I love you girls if you need anything I'm here for you.
Tammy Hensley Roark (Wallins Ky)
Shelia Edmondson
April 6, 2014
Kim I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Praying for you and all your family. May God surround you with His love and peace.
Terry Shipley
April 6, 2014
Anita and I are praying for you during this time that you are going through. Also praying for your sister.
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