Elton Leon “Pop” Lee, 70, passed this earthly life Thursday, Aug.t 9, 2018. He was born October 23, 1947 in Bruce to Elton and Myrtle Logan Lee. He was a past employee of Memphis Hardwood and Flooring and Weyerhaeuser. He was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. He was a devoted father and grandfather and was that special “Pop” to his grandchildren. He was a simple man who loved nature and the outdoor living and especially his horses.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Jimmie Nell and Jo McCormick.
Those left to cherish his memory are sons, Barry (Laura) Lee, Water Valley; Landon (Jennie) Lee, Gilbert, AZ; Lance Lee (Lauren Byrd), Oxford; daughter, Tammy (Jeff) Nix, Oxford; brother, Billy Lee, Bruce; sisters, Barbara Turner and Ann McKibben, Bruce; grandchildren, Chipper Nix, Colton Lee, Julie Lee, Lyles Lee, Layton Lee, Weathers Lee, Addie Lee and Silas Lee.
Funeral service and visitation will be Tuesday, Aug.t 14 from noon until service time at 2 p.m. at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Will Overstreet will be officiating in the service. Burial will be in Rocky Mount Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Andy Fortner, Corey Fortner, Bucky Lee, Chad Lee, Colton Lee and Jeff Lee.
Online condolence may be made at www.parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com.