Harold W. Lee

Harold W. Lee obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

Harold W. Lee

Harold Lee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd. on Jan. 8, 2026.
Harold Wilson Lee, affectionately known as "Limo" and "Broshes", age 99, transitioned to be with the Lord on December 14, 2025.

Harold was one of five children born to Harold W. Lee Sr. and Bertha B. Lee on September 12, 1926. He was married the love of his life, the late Carolyn E. Palmer in 1947. From that union they were blessed with five children, George Lee (Veronica Morgan-Lee), Harold Lee (deceased), Ronald Lee (deceased), Marsha "Kelly" Lee and Carole "Spanky" Lee (William Hawkins III). He was the brother of David Lee (Kathy Lee); brother in law to Reu Floyd Palmer Jr. and friend of close family member Howard Brooks. Grandfather to eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Harold was a member of the St. Benedict the Moor Parish in Pittsburgh's Hill District.

Funeral service will be on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 11:00 am, at St. Benedict the Moor Parish, 91 Crawford St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Military Honors will follow after the service outside.

Arrangements were entrusted to Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd; 930 Center Avenue Blawnox, PA, 15238; www.thomasmsmithfuneralhome.com.

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