Clifton Lee

Clifton Lee, 56, Martinsville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on June 11, 2016. Mr. Lee was born June 6, 1960, in Mooresville, to the late Bill Lee and Virginia Lynn Byrd.

He attended Mooresville High School and enjoyed a long career as a tow truck driver. Cliff owned and operated Cliff's Wrecker Service and worked for Hicks Wrecker Service, Martins Wrecker Service and Bragdon's Post Road Garage. Always involved in automotive service, he also worked at C&D Automotive for a number of years. Cliff served as the Town Marshall of Bethany for a period of time. He enjoyed western movies, always valued a hard day's work, and loved to keep track of the local happenings on his scanner. Above all, Cliff was strongly devoted to his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Billy, Charlie, and Donnie Lee.

Survivors include one son, James Lee (Courtney) of Brooklyn; two daughters, Karri Lee of Martinsville and Brandy Lee of Indianapolis; brother, Wayne Lee of Mooresville; sister, Kathy Corbin of Mooresville; six grandchildren; Michael, Taylor, Xavier (Troy), James Jr., Alexis and Dallas.

Friends and family will gather on Saturday, June 18, 2016, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the chapel at Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.