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Robert Lee Obituary
LEE, 80
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HAINES CITY - Robert Elliott Lee, 80, a Polk County physician for 39 years, died October 15, 2007 at his home in Haines City due to heart failure.
He was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio on September 18, 1927. Dr. Lee moved to Haines City in 1968 where he has enjoyed a private practice of Internal Medicine until his death. Dr. Lee received a BS Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Florida and a MD from the University of Miami. He was a Lieutenant, JG for the United States Navy serving in WW II. He was a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Omega Alpha, Pi Kappa Alpha, American Medical Assoc., American College of Physicians, Florida Medical Assoc., American Society of Internal Medicine and the Polk County Medical Assoc.
Dr. Lee is survived by his wife, Marion Lee; daughters, Lucinda Lee of Haines City, Mary Anne Saag of Henderson, KY; son, Kendall Lee of Orlando, FL; as well as six grandsons, Rob Saag, Stephen Degan, Stephen Lee, Thomas Lee, Alex Saag and Matthew Saag.
Visitation will be Thursday from 10-11 am and services following at 11 am at Oak Ridge Funeral Care, Haines City. Interment will take place at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Condolences may be sent via www.oakridgefuneralcare.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Terry and Gary Herman
October 23, 2007
Mary Anne, Ben, Rob, Stephen, Alex, and Mrs. Lee, Gary and I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Michael & Amy Smith
October 17, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers. It was always a joy to hear Dr. Lee sing - he had a wonderful voice! May God be with you at this difficult time.
Reed Morris & Family
October 17, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Roger and Connie Meeker
October 17, 2007
Marion and Lucinda,
We're so sorry to hear of your loss. May the Good Lord be with you at this time. We won't be seeing you in church as we have moved to Ohio now.
Tracy Ackroyd
October 17, 2007
Mary Anne - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. With my deepest sympathy,
Dr Gill and staff
October 17, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Dr Lee will be sadly missed by all who knew him. May God keep and hold you all in the palms of his hand.
one of his many patients
October 17, 2007
Dr. Lee will certainly be missed. What a great guy
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