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Ernest Lee Obituary
Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church with Reverend Bill Bowyer officiating. Burial, Wake Cross Roads Baptist church cemetery, 3329 Forestville Road, Raleigh, NC 27616.
Surviving: wife of 46 years, Nola Hagwood Lee; son, E. L. Lee and wife, Roxanne of Wake Forest; daughter, Charlotte Thaxton and husband, Jeff of Franklinton; grandchildren, Cameron Lee, Crystal, Daniel and D. J. Thaxton; great- grandson, Colton Straughn; siblings, Raymond Lee and wife, Jean, Joyce Blackley and husband, Ernest, Percy Lee and wife, Joyce, George Lee and wife, Cathie, Fred Lee and wife, Texie, Hubert Lee and wife, Bonnie, all of Clayton; numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ray, Proctor, Troy and Ricky Lee.
Th family will receive relatives and friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, October 18, 2008 at L,. Harold Poole Funeral Service and Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545 and other times at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church Building Fund, 3329 Forestville Road, Raleigh, NC 27616.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.poolefuneral.com under Obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Lee
Luanne Inscoe Wilkinson
October 23, 2008
May the blessings of love be upon you, may its peace abide with you, may its essence illuminate your heart, now and forever more. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal and although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Luanne, Mason & Mitchell Wilkinson
Mack Hendricks
October 22, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Ernie Lee. I spent many years working with him at Edwards & Broughton. Was not aware he was sick for such a long time. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Mack (MP) and Brenda Hendricks
MaryAnn Maroon-Cayton
October 21, 2008
I am truly sorry for your loss, Ernie Lee was one of the nicest and most helpful people I have ever known. Our family will truly miss him. Our hearts reach out to his family.
Chris & Debbie Jacques
October 21, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Mrs. Lee and to your family. Ernie was a good man and a joy to know. We will miss him and his kindness.
Claude and Ruby Walker
October 20, 2008
God be with you Nola, Charlotte, E.L.
and comfort your hearts and give you grace and peace. I am sure there will be enough memories to do you a lifetime.
Wke Crossroads Community will miss Erie. He was a good friend.
.
Judith Fergerson
October 20, 2008
Words cannot express the kindness and understanding Earnie Lee showed toward my family in our times of need. We will never forget the many times he was willing to help in emergency situations. God has gained, even though the community has lost, one of the finest people that earth could have. As your hearts are full of grief, may the family know that God will comfort you during this time and in future days. Ronnie & Judy Fergerson, Louisburg, NC
Dan & Sue Reid
October 20, 2008
We will always remember Ernie Lee as someone who'd help you anytime. He was a friend and dear person. He will surely be missed by all he touched. May God Bless him in heaven and all his family members during this time of grief.
gregg ratica
October 19, 2008
I only got to meet Ernie and his wife in person once,unfortunately it was at the cancer center at rex hosptial,I live right around the corner from his store,but you said a couple words to me st the center that i will always remember, thank you so much Gregg,Michelle,and Kaitlyn
Ginny and Doug Martin
October 18, 2008
It was always a joy to walk into the store and see Ernie Lee. Boy, we used to have some great talks. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. He sure will be missed...
John & Patsy Jones
October 18, 2008
Your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Vicki Gupton
October 18, 2008
It was a pleasure to have worked for Ernie and his family. I learned a lot from Ernie including a strong work ethic. He left a great legacy. He will be missed. My prayers to Nola and family. Thank you for everything. Sincerely,
Donald & Susan Rivers
October 18, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
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