Billy “Bill” Curtis Lee, 80, of Green Springs, OH passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 30, 2017. He was born on August 28, 1936 in Green Springs to James Monroe and Elma Pearl (Benehoff) Lee.
Bill married Jeanne Ann Donaldson on May 4, 1957 in Angola, IN and she survives. He was a Farmer and also worked for Ken Myers Construction, retiring after many years of service. Bill was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church and a member of the Eagles. He enjoyed spending time at HeavenLee Acres, the family farm where he visited the pond 3 times a day. Bill was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Indians fan. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Bill is survived by his wife of sixty years, Jeanne Ann Lee, Green Springs, OH; daughter, Gwen (Michael) Dentinger, Bloomville, OH and son, Phillip Alan (Elaine) Lee Fort Seneca, OH; brother, Allen Lee and sister, Doris I. (Anthony) Koke; grandchildren, Jyl (Brian) Clouse, Nathan (Audra) Dentinger, Lauren (Jason) Kline and Justin Lee; nine great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dale E., Jacob R., Bernard J., Leonard, Donald and Robert E. Lee;
Visitation: Saturday, April 8, 2017, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 211 N. Broadway St., Green Springs, OH.
A Memorial Service will follow the visitation at the funeral home with Pastor Marshall Crawford officiating.
Burial: Green Springs Cemetery
Memorials: Calvary United Methodist Church, 111 South Kansas St, Green Springs, OH 44836 or Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.
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Ned Tyson
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. We just went through this with Mom in February and in preparing for her service I was reminded by some of the songs we selected of the fond memories of Jeanne singing with Dad in the quartet. You are in my prayers.
Julie Kuehne (Davenport)
Doris, Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Please extend this sympathy to Becky and the rest of your family.
Greta Selvey
Thoughts and prayers for the Lee family, especially Phil, Elaine and kids.
Bill & Karen Hoffert
Phil & Elaine and family – our sincere condolences to you on your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Jeanette Liebold Ricker
Jeanne, my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband.
Rita Kohlenberg Owen
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. So sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Jeff and Kristi Molyet
Our deepest sympathy to the Lee family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Diane Darr
My deepest sympathy Jeanne.