Henry L. Lee

Henry L. Lee obituary, El Dorado, AR

Henry L. Lee

Henry Lee Obituary

Visit the Sims Mortuary, Inc. - El Dorado website to view the full obituary.

Henry Lawrence Lee of Smackover, Arkansas, passed away in his home on December 15, 2023.

On May 14, 1950, Henry was born to Will Buck Lee and Cassie Modica Lee. He attended Smackover Trade School. At a young age, he entered the workforce and held positions at Goodwin Tire Mill, Richard Wholesale, and West Tree Service, and eventually became self-employed in the logging industry.

Henry proceeds in death by his parents, Diane Lee (daughter), Larry Lee (brother), Micheal Modica (brother), and Lester Lee (brother).

Henry met the love of his life, Glendora Lee, in 1969. Excited to start their lives together, the two got married on June 6, 1970.

As a young man, Henry joined Sweet Home Baptist Church. He later became a member of The Word Family Church, where he served as an usher until his health problems arose. Some of his hobbies were coon and squirrel hunting, listening to the Canton Spirituals, and watching westerns.

Henry Lee's memories will forever be cherished by his devoted wife, Glendora Lee; three daughters, Denise Hollimon (Guy), Sharon Thomas, Renae Gaston (Joko), and one son, Ray Davis; One brother, Wille Lee, and five sisters, Cassie Clay, Sara Rhodes (Curtis), Linda Goodwin (Cedric), Debbie Lee, and Lisa Lee.

Henry leaves behind a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sims Mortuary, Inc. - El Dorado

432 Liberty Street, El Dorado, AR 71730

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