Stephen R. "Steve" Lee

Stephen Lee Obituary

LEE, STEPHEN "STEVE" R., 47, 1 E Princeton St., Orlando, died, September 9, 2009. His wife Dawn C. and son Samuel "Sam" Lee survive him. He is also survived by his mother Lois Newell Lee, and sister
Patricia Lee Rivero, both Spartanburg, SC, and Joanna Lee Francis, Tallahassee; his paternal aunt Marjorie Lee Groves, Brandon, FL, and uncle Paul H Lee, Jr., Mt. Dora, FL; five cousins including Paula Lee Bowman and Matthew Lee; and eight nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Robert "Bob" Lee. Steve was a professional surveyor and mapper (PSM) for over 20 years. He attended Tallahassee Community College and received a degree from Valencia Community College. He enjoyed restoring old cars, sailing, building remote control aircraft and more. He coached baseball when his son Sam was in Little League. Grandfather Arthur Newell was Orange County Clerk of the Circuit Court for 23 years. His father's family settled in Orlando in the 1930s. He and his family attended the original First Baptist Church in downtown Orlando. A second generation Orlando native, he lived in the home his grandparents Arthur and Agnes built when they married in 1925, one of the first houses in College Park. He attended Princeton Elementary as did his mother and sisters, Lee Jr High, and graduated from Edgewater High School, where he formed many lasting friendships. Join us in celebrating Steve's life, Sunday, September 20th at 1:30 pm, 205 East Copeland Drive Orlando Florida, 32806. Casual. In lieu of flowers, contribute to the Samuel Lee Scholarship Fund, Account # 0044696465, c/o Realty Capital, 605 E Robinson Street, Suite 500, Orlando, FL 32801. Memorial site: Stephen Lee at www.legacy.com and http://littlegus.com/Photo_Album/

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Sep. 18, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Lee

4 Entries

Jim Hardee

September 21, 2009

I am very sad to learn of Steve's passing. He and I worked together at The House of 10,000 Picture Frames in Tallahassee for many years and spent many Friday or Saturday nights bar-b-queing at his house. He was a great friend and you could always count on him. I will miss him deeply.

Patricia Lee Rivero

September 21, 2009

I am Stephen's older sister Patricia. Joanna (the youngest of us three) and I wish to express a heart felt thank you to all his dear buddies who loved him like a brother. I saw neighbors, co-workers and friends while I was in Orlando over the short weekend. If there are any others out there who want to stay connected with either of us, we would love to hear from you. My email is: [email protected]

Secondly, I must, from the bottom of my heart, thank Jimmy McCall and Ashley Clemmons for checking on Stephen daily the last weeks of his life. Your actions ensured he had the opportunity to have moments with family and friends at the Hospice of the Comforter just before he died. You "done good," Jimmy and Ashley. Joanna and I will always treasure you as brothers. God bless you both for being his life long friends.

Lisa Francis

September 20, 2009

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 1998-2009

September 18, 2009

To Steve's Family,We are shocked and saddened to hear of Steve's passing. We have many fond memories of his time with us in Tallahassee.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at the difficult time.

Cecil and Jane Simpson

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