LJ Lee

LJ Lee, age 94 of Middleville, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. LJ was born on December 2, 1926 in Marion, MI to Mark and Lena (Cooper) Lee. A veteran, he proudly served his county in the US Army during WWII. LJ first worked at Bonteko Sales and Service and retired from the Osceola County Road Commission. His faith was very important to him and he lived out the scripture in his everyday life. He was a very active member of the Church of Christ for over 60 years. In his free time, LJ enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and gardening. He was a very well-known man and very loved by his family and friends. LJ is survived by his wife of 72 years, Evelyn Lee; children, Gerald Lee, Larry Lee, Randy (Mary Sue) Lee, Ted (Carol) Lee; daughter-in-law, Joyce Lee; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers, Max (Elaine) Lee, Donald (Phyllis) Lee, Dean (Mary) Lee; sister, Jean (Elin) Reed; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Duane Lee; several siblings. A private funeral service will be held and burial will take place at Coman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Christ Missionary Fund, PO Box 472, Independence, MO 64051. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for LJ’s family.