Ralph “Steve” Lee

Ralph “Steve” Lee obituary

Ralph “Steve” Lee

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Nov

20

Visitation

1:00 p.m.

Ratterman Southwest Funeral Home (4832 Cane Run Rd, Louisville, Kentucky)

4832 Cane Run Rd, Louisville, KY

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Nov

21

Service

9:00 a.m.

Ratterman Southwest Funeral Home (4832 Cane Run Rd, Louisville, Kentucky)

4832 Cane Run Rd, Louisville, KY

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Nov

21

Burial

Burkesville, Kentucky

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Ralph Lee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Norris-New Funeral Home, Inc. on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Ralph "Steve" Lee, 72, passed away on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025.

Steve enjoyed fishing and gardening in his free time. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He loved drinking Mountain Dew.

He is preceded by his parents, Ralph and Nancy Lee; and brother, Mark Lee.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Debra Lee; sons, Bryan Lee (Sarah) and Austin Lee (Kaylin); daughter, Stephanie Lee; grandchildren, Paige, Addison, Braylen, Myles, Isaiah, Reagan; great- grandchildren, Kylo and Miley; sister, Becky Burris (Mitchell); brother, Nathan Lee (Sandy); and 9 nieces and nephews.

Steve's celebration of life service will be at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 21st at Ratterman Southwest Funeral Home, 4832 Cane Run Rd. with burial in Burkesville cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1- 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 20th.

Norris-New Funeral Home of Burkesville, Kentucky, is honored to be in charge of all local arrangements.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ralph "Steve" Lee, please visit our floral store.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

20

Visitation

1:00 p.m.

Ratterman Southwest Funeral Home (4832 Cane Run Rd, Louisville, Kentucky)

4832 Cane Run Rd, Louisville, KY

Send Flowers

Nov

21

Service

9:00 a.m.

Ratterman Southwest Funeral Home (4832 Cane Run Rd, Louisville, Kentucky)

4832 Cane Run Rd, Louisville, KY

Send Flowers

Nov

21

Burial

Burkesville, Kentucky

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Norris-New Funeral Home, Inc.