Donald Wayne Lee

Donald Wayne Lee obituary, Alexander, AR

Donald Wayne Lee

Donald Lee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dial & Dudley Funeral Home - Bryant on Feb. 4, 2026.
Donald Wayne Lee, 66, of Alexander, Arkansas, passed away on February 2, 2026.

Donald was born on June 5, 1959, in Rochester, New York, to Marland and Eleanor Lee. He was a man who deeply loved his family and took great pride in being present for those he cared about.

He is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca Lee; his children, Donald Lee Jr., Kimberly Lee Webster, and Cynthia Lee Standridge; and his seven beloved grandchildren, who affectionately knew him as Papa.

Donald is also survived by his sister, Debra Cochran, and his brothers, Marland Lee Jr. and Henry Lee.

To all who knew him, Donald will be remembered as a loving husband, a wonderful dad, and the greatest Papa. His love, strength, and steady presence will live on through his family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Butler Cemetery.

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