LEE, James E.
Of Lawton

While in the arms of his family, Jim passed away peacefully Monday evening, December 29, 2008 at his home. He was born November 28, 1937 in Detroit, MI, the son of (the late) James E. Lee Sr. and of Rosemary (Murphy) Lee. Jim served with pride in the Headquarters Company, First Marine Division in the United States Marine Corp. Jim has always dedicated his life to his family, giving his all to them. On September 6, 1958 in Battle Creek, Jim married his High School Sweetheart, Carol L. Hansen, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Michael (Tammy) Lee of Birch Run, MI and Clayton (Tonya) Lee of Lansing, MI; daughter, Becky Lynn (Karl) Driskel of Three Rivers; five grandchildren; mother, Rosemary Rich of Skidway, MI. Jim enjoyed time serving as Scout Master of Lawton Boy Scout Troop, member and past president of the Lawton Lions Club, former chief umpire for the Lawton Little League and a former member of the Barber Shop Quartet in Battle Creek. Jim and Carol loved to bowl together as well as square dancing. They enjoyed traveling and Carol would often join her husband in his semi truck while he worked. He also enjoyed participating in theatrical productions at Swift Lake Farms, Lawton, as well as in the Paw Paw Village Player's Grape Jams. Jim touched many lives, enriching all of them. He will be sorely missed. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Friday at 2 PM at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw with Pastor Ben Orion officiating. Private interment will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Jim's family, to help defray medical costs. Share a memory or condolence on line at: www.timeformemory.com/adams
Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 12/31/2008 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)