Jerry "M.J." Lee

Jerry "M.J." Lee obituary, Woodbury, TN

Jerry "M.J." Lee

Jerry Lee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Woodbury Funeral Home on Sep. 13, 2023.

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Jerry "M.J." Lee, age 79, of Woodbury passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at his home. A native of Memphis, he was the son of the late Marion and Helen Kowalski Lee.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Paula (Beth) Lee; Stepchildren, Jennifer C. Lemmons, and Jay C. Landrum; Grandchildren, Christian Landrum, Hunter Landrum, Locklan Landrum, Samuel Lemmons and Sarah Lemmons.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie S. Lee.
Mr. Lee served in the Navy where he was active for 4 years and 2 years in the Reserves where he traveled the Mediterranean and Europe. He flew small private planes and eventually was an instructor. He retired from UPS after 27 years. He was also the previous owner of B & J Specialties in Watertown. Mr. Lee was an active member of ARRL and the Experience Community Church.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Experience Community Church, 209 Murfreesboro Rd., Woodbury, TN 37190.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Lung Association, the Gideon's, or any church of your choice.
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