ELLERBE — Richard Benjamin Lee of Ellerbe passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 18, 2022.
He was born on Aug. 6, 1935 in Montgomery County, the son of late Marion Henry Lee and Ada Britt Lee.
Richard served in the Army for the United States from July 1956 to July 1958 as a specialist fourth class. He was then employed as supervisor in refrigeration with L.G. Dewitt for 30 plus years where he later retired from. Richard also worked as pit crew member for the Dewitt Racing team.
Growing up, Richard enjoyed playing sports such football, basketball, and baseball. He also enjoyed fishing with his brothers, and he worked in cotton and tobacco fields. Richard was a member of Laurel Hill Baptist Church in Candor for several years. Richard had a big heart and was loved by many.
Richard is preceeded in death by his brothers, Ervin Lee, Travis Lee, Albert Lee and Brantley Lee; and his sisters, Louise Lee, Jeanette Bowman, Roberta Moore and Lucille Lewis.
Surviving is his wife, Helen Battan Lee of the home for 61 years; his sons, Roger Lee (Penny) of Florida, Kenneth Lee (Sarah) of Ellerbe; grandchildren, Brandon Lee (Amber) and Vickie Lee King (Keith), both of Ellerbe; sisters, Margie Blake, Barbara Jean Hudson, Mattie Dennis, Joyce Cole, Irene Treece, Beatrice Sexton and Darlene Haene; great-grandchildren, William, Brayden, Skylar, Laythan and Ryder; six great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The Lee Family would like to express the heartwarming appreciation for his two caregivers, Sarah Lee and Amber Stone.
The arrangements for Richard Lee are for March 22, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Laurel Hill Baptist with burial following the service in the cemetery of the church. The visitation will be 12:45 to 1:45 prior to the service.
Condolences may be made online at carterfuneral.net.
Carter Funeral Home of Ellerbe is serving the Lee family.
