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Funeral services for Edward will be held on Monday, January 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Peachtree Corners Chapel of Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory. Burial will follow at Peachtree Memorial Park, Peachtree Corners, GA. The family will welcome friends prior on Sunday, January 29, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Edward was born March 10, 1939, in Seoul, South Korea, to the late Jun Lee and the late San Lee; also preceding Edward in death was his sister, Jae Hwan Lee. He moved from South Korea to Waleska, GA in 1970, where he attended grad school at the Univ. of Georgia until his graduation in 1973. Moving to Thibodaux, LA in 1974, he started his career as a professor at Nicholls State Univ. until 2002. He managed to earn his Doctorate degree at Texas A&M-Commerce University, graduating in 1987. Deciding that retirement was not for him, he had a brief tenure as a professor at the Univ. of California-Berkeley until retiring in 2009. His final home was in Cumming, GA.
Edward was a faithful member at Hanbit Korean Presbyterian Church and served as an elder. He enjoyed teaching and playing golf and traveling. He was an 8th Dan in Tae Kwon Do and 7thDan in Judo. His dedication for teaching students was prominent throughout the state and country. As a retired College Professor, he made a lasting and deep impact upon all his students while keeping in touch with them, some as long as 50 years. Times dearest to Edward were the moments he loved to spend with his children and grandchildren. His grandchildren loved him dearly and enjoyed spending time with him.
Edward is survived by the love of his life, Young H. Lee; daughter, Yoon Lee and husband Sten Thornburg; sons, Joon Lee and wife Soo Jin, and John Lee; beloved grandchildren, Christopher Lee, Benjamin Lee, Avery Lee and Chance and Graham Thornburg; as well as a host of extended family and dear friends.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.crowellbrothers.com. Arrangements entrusted to Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. (770) 448-5757.
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Randy Thomas
July 11, 2025
Lee Sabomnim was my instructor at what was then called East Texas State University in Commerce. He was a visiting professor while earning his degree, and I signed up for his Taekwondo class. After the second class he asked me to take his 'Self Defense for Women' class as he needed an attacker for his students to practice on.... boy did I take a beating lol. Such a wonderful man and instructor, I sure wish I could have studied longer under him, but I was graduating. I often think of him and run the Hapkido moves I learned through my mind. I will soon pass a little knowledge to my granddaughters thanks to him.
Nearly 40 years later, I was searching for his name and came across his obituary, truly an unforgettable person.
Sarah L. Wade
February 7, 2023
Master Lee was a great teacher of mine. I took several years of Tae-kwon-do with him at the university. He was always kind and had a good heart. I am sorry for your loss.
DEAN SHOULTZ
January 29, 2023
RIP, Master Lee. You touched more lives than anyone will ever know.
Blaine Tamplain
January 29, 2023
My condolences to the family Master Lee was my karate teacher at Nichols state for years. Those days are still vivid in my memory even after all these years. I had much respect for him as did the other students.
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