Benjamin Lee Obituary
He was born on January 27, 1931, in Winston, to Wesley and Gertrude (Hiley) Lee, and graduated from the Winston High School in 1948. He then honorably served his country from 1952-1953 serving in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Ben was a farmer and real estate salesman and broker. He owned and operated the Ben Lee Real Estate office in Cameron, MO., for many years.
In his spare time he enjoyed playing cards, collecting coins, hunting and fishing, but he especially enjoyed gardening.
On October 15, 1950, he married Carmen L. Bassett at the United Methodist Church in Gallatin, MO. She preceded him in death in 2020. He was also preceded by his parents and siblings-Evelyn, Wesley, Carl, Robert, Lyla, Darrell, Marion and Victor.
Survivors who will miss him dearly include his children-Steve (Brenda) Lee, Weatherby, MO, and Julie (Faron) Keeter, Weatherby; 6 grandchildren-Jared Lee, Bryan Lee, Ethan (Keisha) Clark, Kaitlyn Hardman, Zakary (Catherine) Clark and Megan Thrash; 12 great-grandchildren; and siblings-Kenneth Lee, Weatherby, and Clair Lee, Cameron, MO.
Cremation has been entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, MO.
Formal Visitation: Monday, February 2, 2026, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at the Bram Funeral Home of Hamilton.
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Christina M. Bassett-Saccomanno
February 5, 2026
Sincerest condolences to my Uncle Ben and from our Saccomanno Family (FL). Uncle Ben will be missed by all who knew him. He was an honest, good man, very helpful in one's time of need. He will always be appreciated while remembering his contagious, smiling laughter. God Bless Uncle Ben and surviving family members in his final rest. Now, he has joined my dear Aunt Carmen Lee again.
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Kandy caldwell
January 29, 2026
To the family of Ben Lee:We are sorry to hear about the loss of Ben. Ben was a great person and friend always tried to help when he could. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.kandy eads caldwell and family and Terry eads
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