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Robert Lees Obituary

LEES Robert (Jason) Lees passed away on Friday, August 17, 2012 after a brief illness with cancer. Son of the late Harold Lees, Jr. and Constance Gallego Lees. Brother of Lee Ann Clayton, the late Ricky Lees and Connie Brock. Nephew of Martin Jacobson (Terri). Uncle of Jason Thomas and Michelle Phillips, and other nieces, nephews and many cousins. Age 66 years. A native of New Orleans, La. Special thanks to Mary Robeaux and Carol Knowley. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Donations to American Cancer Society preferred. Arrangements by Tharp-Sontheimer Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at www.sontheimer.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 17 to Aug. 19, 2012.

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Sonny Gee

August 20, 2012

LeeAnn you have my deepest sympathy over the loss of your dear brother, Bobby. He was a good friend and will be missed. My warmest thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Gary Woods

August 20, 2012

My condolences and prayers to the family
and Robert. From one of his buddies from St. Rita and Cor Jesu.

LLOYD Parfait

August 20, 2012

REST IN PEACE ROBERT. I HAD NOT SEEN YOU SINCE OUR DAYS AT COR JESU HIGH, BUT THOUGHT OF THOSE TIMES ON OCCASION AND WONDERED WHAT BECAME OF YOU. SO SORRY TO READ YOU SUFFERED WITH CANCER. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! 8/20/2012

August 19, 2012

Rest in peace Jason...we are thinking of you up there with Tom...laughing at all of us :)- your friends from Biloxi, Jerry & Gerald

Mary R. Gros

August 19, 2012

LeeAnn,My heart and prays are with you and Bobby. I know in my heart that he is with Mother,Pop,Ricky,& Connie resting peacefully in Heaven.
Love You Sis,
Mary

Jean-Leon Deramee

August 19, 2012

My heart and prayers are with you LeeAnn.I was glad to have known Jason even though it was for such a short time.
Jean-Leon Deramee

Terry Rappold

August 19, 2012

Lee Ann, you and your brother are in our thoughts and prayers. Martha & Terry

August 19, 2012

I love you, brother.
I know that you are not suffering any longer and that you are at peace now.

Your little sister,
Lee Ann

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