Billy Lee, age 71 of Clinton, formerly of Roane County, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. He was born on June 20th, 1954. Billy worked most of his life as a maintenance tech, and was a known handyman. He could fix nearly anything you needed help with. He loved to watch wrestling and was a wrestler and referee in his youth. He enjoyed being with his family also. He is preceded in death by his parents: Arnold Henry Lee & Eloise Lee; siblings: Alice Baker, Nancy Joyce Lee, David Arnold Lee, Mary Katherine Lee, Melissa Ann Yother, Donna Kay Lee, Ronald Lee, and Donald Lee. He is survived by:
Siblings: Diane Stricklan (Lynn), Tammy Orr, Charlie Lee, Jimmy Lee, Fred Randall Lee and Ronnie Lee
His beloved cat: Buddy
and a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Monday, December 29th, 2025, from 11:00-12:00 pm at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm ET. Graveside and interment service will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Rockwood, TN. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Mr. Billy Lee.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
805 North Gateway Avenue P.O. Box 6, Rockwood, TN 37854

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