Joe M. Lee

Joe M. Lee obituary, Grove, OK

Joe M. Lee

Joe Lee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nichols-Stephens Funeral and Cremation Service on Feb. 18, 2026.
Joe M. Lee, age 72, of Grove, OK passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Joe was born on November 7, 1953, in Carthage, Missouri and attended Sarcoxie High School.

Joe had several diverse careers, truck driving and then later in construction until retiring in 2021 to Grand Lake. Joe enjoyed fishing and helping people with projects and spending time with his canine companion, Bit Bit.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Nellie Lee and sister, Patricia Cardwell.

He is survived by sisters, Tammie Aiken of Monett, Mo, Brenda Lee of Wyandotte, OK and Regina Carnahan of Carthage, Mo and many loving nieces and nephews.

Family memorial services are planned at a later date.

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