Lee England

Mr. Lee England, age 32, of the Stinking Creek Community, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026. He attended Stanfield Church of God. Lee was a standout basketball player for the Jellico Blue Devils, and enjoyed fishing, and being outdoors. He had a special way of making friends, a heart for helping anyone that he could, and had a special way of picking you up when you were down. Lee dearly loved all of his family, but especially loved his son and nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Claude Junior England, Lewis and Ava Branam, and Sue Walker, and several great-grandparents, uncles, Lance Dople, Gary Branam, David Branam, aunt, Brenda Byrge, and several great-aunts and great-uncles.

He is survived by his son, Ryder Lee England, and mother of his son, Courteney Lawson; parents, Don England and Susan (Branam) England; sister, Veronica Smiddy and husband, Parker; nephews, Brayden England and Gunner Smiddy; grandmother, Dessie Smiddy; special aunt and uncle, Loria and Sonny Ward; special Great Aunt, Ann Ayers-Colvin and husband, Bob; uncles, Rick England and wife, Jennifer, Keith England and wife, Shell, and Vance Oscar England and wife, Becky; aunt, Jevonna Welch and husband, Mike; several other aunts, uncles, great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, and many friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 P.M. with Bishop Delmus Bruce and Bishop Ron Bruce officiating. Family and friends will meet on Saturday, February 14, 2026, 11:00 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Hall Cemetery for 12:00 P.M. Graveside Services and Interment. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Lee England.