Kenneth Wayne Lee

Kenneth Wayne Lee obituary, Odessa, TX

Kenneth Wayne Lee

Kenneth Lee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Acres West Funeral Chapel and Crematory - West Odessa on Jan. 28, 2026.
Kenneth Wayne "Pee-wee" Lee, 66, of Odessa, Texas passed away on Saturday January 24, 2026, at the Medical Center Hospital in Odessa with his loving family at his side.

Pee-wee was born on October 20, 1959, to Glenda Jean Clark Lee and Arlis Wayne Lee. He was a United States Marine Corps Veteran and a retired self-employed carpenter. Pee Wee enjoyed fishing, carpentry, cooking and BBQing and sitting in his shop and listening to Country music. He also enjoyed watching old Western movies especially John Wayne and Clint Eastwood and the Rifleman. Pee-wee had a profound sense of humor and love to make people laugh even if it was shocking them into laughter. He absolutely loved his BBQ pit and cooking for his family and friends. Pee-wee would always wear his many hats even to bed. He loved everyone, especially his family and friends, and he will be missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Pee-wee was preceded in death by his parents, Arlis and Glenda Lee.

Kenneth leaves behind his wife of thirty-four years, JaNell Stucks Lee of Odessa; children, William Shane Lee and his wife Tammy of Riverside, Texas, Amanda Lee of Rockport, Justin lee of Huntsville, Josh Lee of Rockport, Texas, Eric Lee of Odessa, Kenneth Lee of Odessa and Shawn Lee and his wife Aundrea of Odessa.

A gathering of family and friends will take place from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2026, at Acres West Funeral Home in Odessa. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Acres West Funeral Home. Military Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Texas State Cemetery at Abilene.

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