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Donald Ray Lee, age 59, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, March 13, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones.
Don was an avid race fan, loved watching Nascar and U.K. Wildcats. He loved his dogs as children. He cherished riding with his Brothers in Christ and The Sons of Legionnaires Motorcycle club. He was a proud member of The PCHS “Great of 78 Class”, a past community development vice president and director of the Somerset Jaycees. The best parts man in the world, being employed by Cornett’s Machine Shop/Racing, Highway Auto Parts, Sun Auto Parts, and Independent Equipment. He lived his life with passion for his friends, who were family, and always ready to open his home and his heart for them.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy Murphy Lee; his precious sister Debbie (Darrell) Flynn; his mother, Alice (Dusty) Rhoades; stepmother, Crystal Lee (Johnny); stepsister, Peggy Drummond; nephews, Jayson Flynn, Josh (Lynsey) Flynn; niece, Niki Brumback Bell (Ryan); mother in law, Doris Foster; great nieces, Jayzlin, Laney, Jordan; great nephews, Cannon, Aiden; and many honorary nieces and nephews, and many friends who were like family.
He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond “Tee” Lee; fathers-in-law, Wendell Foster and Ray Murphy.
Pallbearers will be Jayson Flynn, Josh Flynn, D.J. Phelps, Arnold Flynn, Carl Diamond, J.R. “Gerald” Haynes, Braxton Robinson, and Danny Cross.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Pulaski Animal Shelter, Humane Society, or Slate Branch Baptist Church Fund c/o Southern Oaks Funeral home.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of The Southern Oaks Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, with Bro. Greg Ryan, Jack Cornett, Chester Copeland, and D.J. Phelps.
Burial will be in the Slate Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Donald Ray Lee.
Dear Family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear loved one and send you my sincere condolences. May you find comfort from God’s word at Revelation 21:3,4 and John 5:28,29. Heartfelt prayers are with you during this difficult time.
So very sorry Miss Debbie on the loss of your precious brother, Don. Our condolences to his wife Kathy and mother, Alice. Prayers for all family, friends and neighbors in Slate Branch and Pulaski county, KY. Praise God Don was a Christian man and we are promised we will see him again . ?
Dear family, Words are hard to come by to express our sorrow for your loss. We can only say that we are praying for God’s grace and comfort for you all on this day and for the days to come. Don was truly a a great person and he will be missed, but our loss is heaven’s gain. We can only imagine the reunion he and Tony and Chuck are having!
We will continue to pray for you all.
Mike and Debi, Toni, Jon and Emily, and Alan and April, Aaron, Andrew and Anna
To the family of Donald Lee, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We were honored to call him our friend. He will be missed. Our Deepest Sympathy. GOD BLESS ALL.