Henry Edwin Lee

Henry Edwin Lee obituary

Henry Edwin Lee

Henry Lee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fayetteville Cremation Services on Dec. 24, 2025.
Henry Edwin Lee, 78, peacefully entered the arms of his Savior on Friday, December 19, 2025.

Details for the celebration of life for Henry will be announced after the first of the year.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Annie Lee; siblings, Rutchie Blankenship, Bob Lee, Richard Lee, Lonnie and Shelia Lee; and nephew, Robbie Lee.

He is survived by his loving wife Kathleen Royal Lee; a sister Becky Phillips; a daughter Cassandra Mugridge; stepsons Freeman Connell (Dee Dee) and Andrew Connell (Jacci); grandchildren Alex Mugridge (Destiny), Samone Mugridge, Christopher Dunston, Brandon Adams (CiCi), Michael Connell, Nate Connell, Jordan Connell and Alyssa Connell; great grandchildren Evie, Archer, Colter and Summer; a sister-in-law Gracie Lee; nieces and nephews Ritchie Pollock (Curt), Kevin Lee, Candace Jeancake (Chris), Joey Lee (Alle), Christy Stephens (Ricky) and Holly Greene (Clay); and numerous great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.

Throughout Henry's life, he opened his heart and home to many foster children that he loved and will carry his memory as well.

Henry was a loving, caring man and had a way of inspiring others, whether playing his guitar or writing beautiful poetry.

"Heaven" by Henry Lee

Do you ever wonder what Heaven is like

Do you think about the pearly gates

See the streets of gold and purest light

Do you dream of seeing an old old friend

And dream of sharing a life that really did mend

A family lost long ago

That are now here and all a glow

Your mother, your father, your grandparents too

And learned that they are missing you

To find the peace you sought for so long

To hear Heaven's most beautiful song

Know your time will come one day

To see this place so far away

And to know the love that does abound

On this Holiest of ground

But until the day your earthly life ends

Share God's word with enemy and friends

Tell the wondrous story of Jesus' love

Of the many mansions built for us above

The solid rock on which you stand

Helped them move from the shifting sand

Point them to the happiness they all deserve

And show them the ways they might serve.

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