Obituary for George Edward Lee (1943-2020)

George Edward Lee, age 77 of Barbourville, was born in Winchester, KY on July 5, 1943 to the late Fred and Martha Mitchell Lee and departed this life on Sunday, July 26, 2020 in the Lees Town Rd. VA Hospital in Lexington.  He was a member of Buffalo Missionary Baptist Church and a US Army Veteran.  He enjoyed fishing, playing the play station, going to church, hunting, and time with family and friends. 

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In addition to his parents, his wife: Donna Lee; a daughter: Angie Lee; a son: Robert Lee; a grandson: Matthew Wakefield; and 2 brothers: Roy Lee and Danny Lee preceded him in death.

He is survived by his loving children: Gary Lee and wife Kathy of Barbourville, Frank Lee of Bowling Green, and Andrea Lee of Williamsburg; 2 brothers: Tommy Lee and wife Sandy of Gray, and Troy Lee of OH; a sister: Dianne Trap and husband Bill of Pataskala, OH; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral Services for Mr. George Lee will be conducted in the Barbourville Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Waylon Hunter officiating.  Burial will follow in the Faulkner Cemetery with family and friends serving as Pallbearers.  Barbourville funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Friends may call at the Barbourville Funeral Home for a limited visitation on Wednesday Evening from 6 to 9 P.M. and Thursday from 10 A.M to the Funeral Hour at 1.  Due to the continuing Covid Pandemic, face mask and social distancing are required.

To the loving family of Mr. George Lee, Larry, Gene, Doyle and the staff of the Barbourville Funeral Home would like to offer heartfelt sympathy and prayers during your time of bereavement.