Johnny Don Lee

1960 - 2026

Johnny Don Lee
Oct. 23, 1960 – Feb. 22, 2026

Johnny Don Lee, age 65, of Hobbs, N.M. was born on Oct. 23, 1960, in Sapulpa, to John and Kay Lee. He graduated from Muldrow High School in 1978 and married the love of his life, Melanie Gail Davis of Glenwood, Ark., on Sept. 21, 1979.
At around the age of 27, Johnny Don accepted the call to preach and traveled across the country evangelizing before becoming pastor at age 34 of the Trinity Free Holiness Church in Hobbs, in October 1994. He faithfully served as pastor for 31 years until the time of his passing.
Johnny Don's love for tinkering and his inquisitive mind gave him a remarkable knowledge of how things worked. He used his skills to help friends, assist those in need, and maintain the camp meetings and ministries he supported throughout his life.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Allen Lee; and an infant brother, John Allen Lee, Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Melanie Lee of the home; and children, Alicia Lee and husband Vincent of Hobbs, Tanya Boutwell and husband Derrick of Hobbs, Todd Lee and wife Christina of Hobbs, Don Lee and wife Melissa of Hobbs, and Amber Lee of Hobbs. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, Jaelyn and Ben Mize, Brittany and Braden Burnett, Chera and Morgan Burnett and Caleb Lee, Brantley and Morgan Boutwell, Miranda, Sidney, Cameron and Emma Boutwell, Jayce, Bethany and Ella Lee, Ashlyn and Brad Johnson, Monica and Trenten Trumble, Terah and Trey Lee; along with great-grandchildren, Ariel, Breckon, Tatum, Isla, Xander, Zayn, Charlotte and Landon. He is also survived by his mother, Kay Lee of Sallisaw and siblings Darla (Randy) Mckee, Barbara (Dicky) Wilson, Karen (Kenny) Stewart, Sondra Housley, David Lee, Teresa (Greg) Moore, and Dan (Camelia) Lee.
Johnny Don will be remembered for his unwavering faith, servant's heart, and lifelong dedication to ministry, family and community. His wisdom and leadership will be greatly missed by all who knew him.