Birth date: Feb 10, 1930 Death date: Dec 19, 2021
December 19, 2021 was a Great Day. It was a Great Sad Day as we mourned the passing of Joe Cummings Lee, 91, of Lakeland, Florida, but was also a Great Day of Celebration as he goes home to his Lord and Savior. His family and many Read Obituary
The Lee Family was one of the kndest people I knew. I knew them about 25 yrs.
Through Delores Koon, and I knew Patti Keene from school. Poor Ellen and Bill
had to wait in he foyer each Sunday. Joe and I would be the last two in the
sanctuary until she would come and get him. I loved her too. Joe knew no strangers. Always had a smile and a laugh that kept you
cheerful. He and Ellen were a beautiful couple and are with Christ with their
son. J. Lenora; what you wrote was beautiful. It is hard to find words for some
people. They were wondeful. Just look at their family. Donna, Rick, Emily,
Debbie, your extended family will be in our prayers. I picture him with his
guitar with his beautiful Ellen, Sammy, parents and siblings. But especially
our Lord Jesus Chris. Can't you picture Delores leading the choir again?
They were loved and will be misssed, but this is only temporary. The day
shall come where we will all be together again with those we love in paradise
to never be apart again. May God comfort you all through the days ahead.
Much Love, . . . . . Kathy & Bill Salisbury
I tried to post the first part of this on Christmas Eve, but I don't think it went through so I am re-posting (and adding):
Every single time I ever saw Mr. Lee, he sweetly said, "you are one of my favorite people, you know that, don't you?" and reminded me that he had held me in his arms in his office when I was six weeks old. I will miss being told that more than I can express. Having grown up at Southside, I truly do not remember life without knowing Mr. Lee; his absence is and will continue to be keenly felt. I know, however, I shall see him again, and I am confident that on that day, he will greet me with the same tender memory with which he always greeted me. At the funeral today, I had to smile when we sang one of his favorite hymns, It is Well With My Soul. He often reminded me of how he had been moved to tears years ago when I told the story behind that hymn in a church program. I would, in turn, remind him that although I was the one who had told the story on that occasion, I had learned it from a book about the origins of hymns lent to me by his daughter, Donna. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Lee family and to all who loved this great and good man.
J. Lenora Bresler
To the Lee family: I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to your family on the death of your father. With deepest sympathy, the Moor family (Patty, Tim and Anita).
My Uncle Joe was a kind & gracious man. He was kind to me & fun to be around as I was growing up & we continued to stay in contact over the years with cards, letters & phone calls. While I was working in California, I'd call him & we'd share news about how we and our families were doing & of course we always reminisced about old times. He was the best story teller you'll ever meet. If too much time had passed, I'd get a call & he'd say; "Bruce, I haven't heard from you in a while!" I'll miss those conversations with an Uncle who I loved & admired very much. Rest in peace Dear Uncle Joe. Love, Bruce & family
As we learn of Joe’s passing this week, we are comforted by knowing he is now with the Lord. For us who were honored to have known Joe, it is an opportunity to reflect on how he touched each of us personally. Our memories of Joe and the stories we share will become the fabric of his legacy and sustain his kindness, charm, humor, and love for music, family and friends for future generations. Joe spoke of learning to fly airplanes at a young age and later serving his country in the United States Air Force. He was honored to be one of the first servicemen issued the blue uniform we now associate with the Air Force. As a member of the Lakeland EAA chapter, Joe was a founding member of the popular Sun n Fun event. The early days of Sun n Fun include stories of he and his pilot buddies dropping bags of flour into washing machine targets located on the main runway. These stories still bring smiles and laughter when retold. Joe was proud of his community service and often spoke fondly of his lifelong membership with the Freemasons. He became a 32nd degree Mason as he followed the masonic philosophical principles, teachings and ideals in his everyday life. We will remember Joe for his kindness, love of music and dedication to his friends. Joe was a very special man who was loved and cherished by many and will be greatly missed. Godspeed Joe Lee.
The Bresler Family
