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JOE DEAN LEE died at his home in Houston on Thursday, June 21, 2012. He was born August 25, 1926 to Orville Dyer Lee and Dorthula Bush Lee in Del Rio, Texas. After graduating from Del Rio High School, he joined the Navy at the age of seventeen. Later he attended the University of Texas, leaving to join Shell Oil Company at Deer Park, retiring from there in 1986. Joe married Barbara Ammerman in 1949, and they have made their home in the Houston area for over sixty years. He is survived by his wife Barbara, his sister Virginia Cowherd, and two daughters, Melissa Pollis of Huntsville, and Shelley Francis of Pasadena, as well as seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Visitation will be at Rosewood Funeral Home from five to seven on Monday, June 25. There will be a memorial service at Sunset Methodist Church at two o'clock on Tuesday, June 26. The family wishes to thank Hospice Compassus for their concern and care, especially Karen and Ophelia, and Patrick Nolan who was always there for Joe. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Sunset Methodist Church Memorial Fund or First Methodist Church, Del Rio, Texas. For more on Mr. Lee and to leave words of comfort for the family, go to www.rosewood.cc.
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Robin Fagan
June 30, 2012
I am very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a very caring person. Every time I drive down Allendale and see the oak trees down the middle of the road; I think of Joe. He was instrumental in getting these trees planted.
Leon Humphreys
June 26, 2012
Barbie and Family........I was really sadden by Joe Dean's passing. My deepest symphathy for you all but also knowing the comfort of his being at home with the Lord Jesus. Oneday there will be a joyful reunion in Heaven when all the Lee Family gather there. Love you all, Leon Humphreys in La Grange
Geraldine Calk
June 23, 2012
Aunt Barbie, I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Joe Dean. I always admired him, and I will always remember the fun times I had when you all would visit us in Del Rio. We had wonderful watermelon and home-made ice cream parties. We played and laughed and told stories until it was dark outside. Uncle Joe Dean was the perfect example of a gentle, loving man, and I am proud to be part of his family. My prayers are with you, Missy, and Shelly. I know God will give you His peace, understanding, and comfort during this time. Please let me know if I can do anything at all for you.
Doug, Lisa, Andrew & Ryan Humphreys
June 23, 2012
Aunt Barbie, I wish our family was with you at this time. I thought about you and Uncle Joe last week, his smile...is Thula. What a great man Uncle Joe is. If you all need anything I am a phone call away 830-719-9439 Missy & Shelly we love you all and our prayers are surrounding your family
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Pam Bunch
June 22, 2012
Sorry to hear about Uncle Joe. I know that he is in a great and beautiful place and we will all see him again when we get to heaven. It is comforting to know that we have lots of family there waiting to be with us again and forever. Aunt Barbie, Missy, Shelly and all the grandkids and great grandkids, I and my family here in Del Rio will and we are praying for ya'lls peace and comfort especially during this time. I love you all. I am sorry that I can not be at the service with ya'll.
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