For those of you at the Blue Ridge club that remember my father, W9SPC.
In Loving Memory
Rev. Douglas Howard Lee
June 19, 1934 – February 28, 2018
Douglas Lee passed on to his heavenly home on February 28, 2018, after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle. He will be dearly missed by his friends and loved ones who celebrate he is now at peace with his Lord.
Douglas was born to the late Douglas and Elizabeth “Mae” (Otis) Lee, in Chicago Heights, IL on June 19, 1934. He was immersed in the Christian community which would become his lifelong calling and support. He was most active in the Brethren Bible community. He was a graduate of Bloom High School in Chicago Heights, IL, and from Grace Bible College in Wisconsin.
He was pastor at Faith Bible Church in the Chicago area, where he was actively involved with the church through bible studies, mission support and spreading the word of God. In addition, Douglas worked for and retired from Ford Motor Corp. as an electrician. His favorite hobby was as a member of Amateur Radio Clubs (W9SPC) both in Homewood, IL and Hendersonville, NC.
He was blessed with a large and loving family. Douglas was married to his wife Ruth for over 50 years, whom he met while attending bible college in Wisconsin. Douglas and Ruth were blessed with four boys; Timothy, Stephen, Daniel and Samuel.
He is survived by his sons Tim (Annette), Steve, Dan (Mindy) and Sam (Jennifer Hooker); his grandchildren, Angila Dixon (Jeff), Paul Wilmot, Christian Lee, Stephen Lee (Emily), Joshua Lee (Nicole), Elizabeth Stacy (Joe), Jessica Lee, and 10 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Ruth, his brother Eugene, and his parents.
A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 4:00PM with the Rev. Dr. Sam Matthews officiating. A reception prior to the service will be held from 3:00 to 4:00PM. Mayes, Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home, Marietta, GA.
Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to Tranquility Wellstar Hospice Foundation, Marietta, GA.