Donald Ray Lee
February 4, 1963 ~ March 6, 2014
Donald Ray Lee, 51, of Mooresville died March 6, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital in Mooresville. He was born on February 4, 1963 to the late Bill Lee and Virginia Byrd.
He is also preceded in death by his brother William Dale.
He worked most recently as a concrete finisher for C&R Concrete. He was a laid back man who enjoyed spending time with family and friends, tending to his horses, drinking beer and listening to country music.
He is survived by his loving wife, Christina “Chris” Lee; his step-parents, Michael Byrd of Mooresville and Vivian Lee of Monrovia; his two sons, Bransom Lee ( Stephanie) of Greenwood, and Dennis Lee ( Tiara) of Mooresville; his three brothers, Charlie, Cliff and Wayne Lee and his sister, Kathy Corbin. He is also survived by his grand dogs, Levi, Bella Sue and Boston.
Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Carlisle- Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Calling will be held from 5PM until 8PM on Monday and after 10AM on Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the family.
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A beautiful tribute to Donald Lee, He had a beautiful family, and loving wife!!
Some of the best memories from my grade school years was going to ‘Old Settlers’ with Donald and just hanging out with him and Bobby Russell at Newby. I also rode my first horse (and fell off it) with him, too. Sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Steve Gregory
Bill an Virginia Lee kids taken at the farm the only kids Bill or Virginia ever had the last picture that was taken at the farm before Billy pass away now you have go on to meet your mom an dad grandpa an grandma your brother Billy. The last picture taken with your grandma May 1999 at the family reunion your grandma pass away in Feb 14 2000.how she enjoyed have you kid together Give them all a big hug
Mr. Lee!!!! We are so sad that we are seeing this. We are going to miss seeing your face every Friday! Please know we prayed for you often! You were taken too soon but we know you are no longer suffering. Go ride those horses high into the mountains with the Lord! We will miss you !!!! Love, Your registration girls. Stephanie and Lora
I have been Donnie Lees step Mom for 30 years, having been married to his dad for 28 years before he passed away, Donnie always treated me with love and respect and I will miss you!! I love you Vivian Lee
Donnie was my Step Brother. He was always kind to me and my partner. I will miss sitting at Mom and Dad’s in the barn and talking. I am sure you and Dad have a nice barn in Heaven to chat in. Rest In Peace Donnie.
Yes Son I’m sure they are setting somewhere talking about ‘something’
One day, about a year ago, Donnie called and said ‘I have an Indian at my house.’ I said I know, Chris looks like she’s Native American. Donnie said ‘no, I have an Indian Chief at my house.’ (I’m sure I’m not the only one he played these phone games with.) It finally soaked in. He was talking about my mothers Indian figure she used for a door stop. And he continued …’I have an Indian at my house, and you’ll never see him again, unless I get bisquits and gravy!’ 🙂 Donnie, I guess I have to be content with the thought that some people are too unique to stick around long. And you were never one to let grass grow under your feet either. Thank you for being my friend, my Brother-in-Law, and for my 2 best little buddies. No one can fill your boots, but I’m sure you’ve always known I’ll do all I can to help Chris look after them for you. Love ya buddy. (…. Yes, I made him bisquits and gravy.)
Sure going to miss you !
My thought’s & Prayer’s are with you Chris,Denny,Bramson , It’s been a while since I saw Donnie”but I never forgot him, I thought of him often”’he is a Kindhearted ,loving soul,whom was one of a kind. I am so happy to have had Donnie on My Life’s Journey’…There’s is no Death”” Just changing of the world we know”Until we meet again My friend”’Peter Cheeks Loved you sooo'( I will never forget you calling me that…ugh…) ‘Denny Bramson will take care of Chris”you have 2 smart & wonderful son’s & a wife who loved you so…!! Prayer’s & Blessing’s going to for all Family & Friend’s…
Prayer’s & Blessing’s going up for the Family & Friends… sorry (typo)…Hugs!!!!
Love you Daddy Dick Face!! – Tiara & Dennis
Going to miss you deeply, rest high on that mountain. Kick up some dust with the old ones, my dad, yours, Steven and give your mamma a kiss from me Love you Mona an Ray
Love you Donnie, now you can rest with your Daddy!! Love Vivian Lee
To my family im so sorry, my uncle donnie was the greateat uncle in the whole! He was bull headed and he never gave up, he told it how it was! My uncle and my aunt were such a big part of my life growing! I have some of the best memories of my uncle, like him taking us to do donuts in the parking lot at IGA when it snowed! LoL I tell my little girl how lucky i was to have him around when i was her age! He was so fun, he was brave and wild and didnt care what others thought about him, he loved his family and he was proud of his sons! And to me he is now in a better place, he is with his parents and his brother, his best friends and everyone who passed before him! But best of all he is with god!
RIP Uncle Donnie!! I didn’t see you as often as I should and i wish i did but I have great memories of you when I was younger!!! Tell Gma and the other family youll be meeting again hello and I love you them all!!!!!
MISS THE DAYS WHEN WE WOULD SIT OUTSIDE AT NIGHT DRINKING BEER AND DONNIE TELLING ME BIGFOOT WAS GONNA GET ME WHEN IT WAS HIS HORSE SILVER MAKING NOISES….LOL. I ALWAYS TOLD HIM HE WAS MY BLEACHED BLOND BLUE-EYED BIMBO BITCH AND HE CALLED ME BUTT CRACK….LOL. YOUR STORIES ALWAYS MADE US LAUGH. REALLY GONNA MISS YOU BRO!!! LOVE YOU ALWAYS, DOUG (BUTT CRACK) & GAIL WINKS
he and Denny would always ride their horse’s down to our trailer, he would sometimes take me for a ride, because Silver was not an easy horse. I pray for Chris and the boys durning this time. love to the family. Shelley
This is to my little brother Donnie Lee.Losing you is some much harder them my heart can take.I know you were so sick and now all your pain is go and your with are parent BILL OLIVER LEE AND VIRGINA LYNN LEE THEY HAVE THERE BABY BOY BACK..You will be so missed by so many,You were a great brother even when things got crazy and with you there were alot HA.We were there for each other weather we where wrong are right you were always there for me and your niece JENNY you were a great uncle when she was growing up I could not have done it with out you.And you have been a great uncle donnie to kennedy she is really going to miss you and riding your horse and all the thing you could have taught her and loved her I will make sure that you always stay a live in her heart forever also AUTUMN is going to miss her uncle donnie more then you will ever know. We shared so much good and bad but we made it through all of it together because thats what sister and little brother do.Im going to miss you so much. As i sit here and the tears fall like rain and my heart breaks with out you i love donnie and will always miss you with all my heart To my little brother Donnie With all my love your sister KATHY Jo Lee CORBIN We had a hell off lot of fun now you have your wings Goodby
Kathy Jo Lee Corbin sent a virtual gift in memory of Donald Ray Lee
Donnie was a great man, he would always make me laugh whenever I saw him. He always treated me and my boys like his own, as did Chris. He will be greatly missed but I hope his family takes comfort in knowing he is no longer suffering. Love and prayers to the Lee family. Fly high Donnie ????
A boy with a happy smile always so happy to see your Grandma an Grandpa how both of them love you so much..Go ride high on that mountain
You couldn’t have said it better..beautiful true words
I have know Donny since we were very young. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless your family. I Am Always With You When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do, You mustn’t tie yourself to me with too many tears, But be thankful we had so many good years. I gave you my love, and you can only guess How much you’ve given me in happiness. I thank you for the love that you have shown, But now it is time I traveled on alone. So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must Then let your grief be comforted by trust That it is only for a while that we must part, So treasure the memories within your heart. I won’t be far away for life goes on. And if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can’t see or touch me, I will be near And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear All my love around you soft and clear And then, when you come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile and a ‘Welcome Home’. Unknown
I will always miss you Donnie. RIP cousin.
i will miss you donnie RIP to one of the best cousin
I am so sorry for your loss, Donnie was a one of a kind guy.I know he will be missed by a lot of people,May god be with you and your family through this tough time.
don-won love and miss u buddy we shared so many memories from workin at the insulation place just to life itself miss u brother may u rest in peace
Donnie, you was always such a joy and full of laughter, we shared a lot of great memories on SHUCKS CREEEK..you will be missed …we love you very much…Jim, Walker and Tina
Chris and sons, Your I’m our thoughts and prayers..Donnie was one AWESOME guys and will be missed !!!
What great days this was when family was together where you laugh an play from the time you were a baby.This is the one you knew an grew up with your Mom an your grandmother together that was the happy days .Your Mother an Father was together Bill an Virginia what grand time we all had together now your with both of them having a grand old time once again what a joyful meeting that must have been.
Sorry to see you go Donnie. You will be truly missed by our family. Never met a nicer guy. I have lots of good memories of you when I was young. I remember always wanting to play with your nun chucks, watching your dog fetch huge rocks, and you riding up into the back yard on your horse. RIP Brother