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Lonnie R. Lee Sr.

Lonnie Lee Obituary

Tullahoma, Tenn. - Lonnie R. Lee Sr., 67, formerly of Ledyard, beloved husband of Louise (Russo) Lee, passed away peacefully at home in Tullahoma, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014.

Lonnie leaves behind three children, Lonnie Lee Jr., Tina Acosta and Terry Chapman; and seven grandchildren.

Services will be held Sunday, Dec. 7, out of state with Military Honors.

For more information visit [email protected].

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Published by The Day on Nov. 30, 2014.

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Jessica Raffield

December 3, 2014

Lonnie your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Pat Milligan TM2(SS)

December 2, 2014

Proud to say I knew him , RIP my friend

December 2, 2014

The loss of a fellow 616 sailor is saddening. Lonnie was a great guy and a great Chief. My condolences to the family.
Ken Sharpe TMCS(SS) USN Ret.

Ron Eslick former STS 2 (SS)

December 2, 2014

A great man and a very influential CPO to so many of us who were young sailors onboard USS Lafayette 616 Gold. I have such wonderful memories of you and your family in Ledyard. God bless you Lonnie. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your lovely wife

Rick Sprinkle

December 1, 2014

RIP brother.

Dean Phelps

December 1, 2014

RIP Lonnie. Nothing but fair winds and following seas for you now mate. Many thoughts and prayers to the Lee Family. Dean H.Phelps, EM2(SS), USS Lafayette, SSBN616G, 1976-80.

Brian and Irene - almost 40 yrs ago.

Brian Pantola

December 1, 2014

There are only fond memories of all that Lonnie did to help me as a young sailor aboard the USS Lafayette, I am so sorry for your loss. Please Lord touch his family and friends and let your everlasing light shine upon him.
Chief- rest your oars. You were a terrific mentor and friend and a great part of our submarine family. with much love, respect and admiration, Brian and Irene Pantola

ps - any family members or friends wishing to contact us at any time - we would love to share wonderful memories and funny stories whenever the time would be appropriate - email us at [email protected]

Scot and Yolanda Bowes & Family

December 1, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers for strength and comfort are with the entire Lee Family.

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