Wm. Russell Lee

Wm. Russell Lee, 75, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at his home.  He graduated from Bradley Central High School Class of 1962.  Russell attended University of Tennessee and Tennessee Tech.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from Cleveland Plywood after 30 years of service.  Russell was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Granville B. Lee and Geneva Elkins Lee; and sister, Karyl “Cookie” Mee.

Survivors include his wife, Sally Bradley Lee of Cleveland; sister, Patricia Henley of Johnson City; brother, Robert “Bob” Lee and wife, Polly of Cleveland; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in the chapel of Fike-Randolph & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Morgan officiating. 

His family will receive friends from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.

The family would like to especially thank Dr. Larry Schlabach and his caring staff at the Infusion Center at Erlanger East.  They would also like to thank all of their caring friends, neighbors and family who have been so kind and helpful during this trying time, especially Steve Robinson, Cheryl Knox, Shawn Crabtree, Lew and Delores Warren and L.E. and Roxanne Wooten.

The family suggests that memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Lee family guestbook at www.fikefh.com.