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James Christopher Lee
1969 - 2023
James Christopher Lee
1969 - 2023
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Chris was born on June 20, 1969, to Elena Lee and Kenneth Lee in Houston, TX. He was the third of four children and their first son. In elementary school, he met a lifelong friend, Jonathan Burdett. While attending Teague Middle School, he found another lifelong friend in Doyle Senn. He then went on to Nimitz High School graduating in 1988. After graduation and some soul searching, Chris made the decision to enlist in the U.S. Army in 1989. He was extremely proud to have served his country which speaks loudly of his love to serve and help others. After his time in the military, Chris spent most of his career as a machine operator at Reed Tool Co. later known as NOV. One of his greatest moments in life was August 22, 2002, when his daughter Mckenna Lee was born.
All who knew Chris, will remember him for his goofy ways, the sweet smile that reached his eyes, and the bottomless pit of kindness that he bestowed on others.
Chris is preceded in death by his sister, Cindy Proffitt, his maternal grandparents, Buddy and Jewel McDaniel and his paternal grandparents, Jim and Lou Ella Lee.
Chris leaves behind his daughter Mckenna Lee, his mother Elena Lee, his father Kenneth Lee, his sister Connie Guerrero and brother-in-law Rudy Guerrero, his brother Jaccen Lee and sister-in-law Dawn Lee, and his brother-in-law Jay Proffitt. He also leaves behind nieces and nephews: Jay Proffitt III, Austin Proffitt, Joshua Proffitt, Miranda Foster, Jacob Knotts, Amber Horne, Kendall Forehand, Jaccen Lee Jr, and James Lee.
The family invites you to celebrate the life of James Christopher Lee on Tuesday, October 17th at Veterans Funeral Services at 10567 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038. Family and friends will start gathering at 10:00 AM. The celebration of life will start at 11:00 AM with the graveside at 12:15. Following the services, all are invited to come and continue Chris's celebration of life at Spring First Church, 1851 Cypress Road, Spring, TX 77388.
We are asking those that are able, to donate to the PTSD Foundation of America Camp Hope in memory of Chris.
And finally, to Chris, we loved you and always will. Thank you for all those soft, sweet things you left behind in our hearts.
PTSD Foundation of America Camp Hope - In Memory of James Christopher Lee
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Visitation: 9:30 a.m.
Chapel Service: 11:00 a.m.
Houston National Cemetery: 12:30 p.m. (In Procession)
Military Honors Presented By:
United States Army
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Valentine Powelll
November 5, 2023
Chris was always cheerful. He me laugh all time he live down the street from me.i would cook for him or he would cook for me we talked and laughed every day he was a good joker and he showed love to everybody around him he was always talking about McKenna he loved her dearly and I miss him so much he was a good friend and more
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Valentine Powell
November 5, 2023
He was a good friend he lived down the street for me and we talked everyday three or four times a day either here at my house or on the phone the same I would go down there
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Valentine Powell
November 4, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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