Richard J. Lee, Sr. (Lansing)

Richard James Lee, Sr. aka “Ricky” was called to rest on Thursday, Decmber17, 2020. Age 71 years. Ricky was born September 28, 1949, in Union Town Pennsylvania. He was the son of William and Dorthy Lee.

He served in the armed forces and was formally employed with General Motors. He enjoyed playing pool and was an avid chess player. Ricky was a jack of all trades; the ideal handyman and there wasn’t much that he didn’t know how to do. He was a people person and he loved spending time with his family. One of his favorite things to do was to sit outside on the porch and while doing so he would make friends with strangers. To know him was to love him because he had a unique knack for embedding wisdom through laughter. Ricky had a very kind heart and was very giving, just ask his granddaughter, Faith. He loved the Lord and will be greatly missed.

Richard leaves to cherish his memory, 2 sons, Richard J. Lee, Jr. of Lansing, Michigan and Kevin D. Lee of Orlando, Florida; bonus daughter, Nanette Lee of Lansing, Michigan; grandchildren, Jordan Lee, Faith Victoria Lee, Ashae Lee, Junior Patterson, Amir Filley, and Jasper Lee; sister, Catherine (Derrick) Jones of Costa Mesa, California; brothers, William (Janice) Lee, Jr., and Larry (Hattie) Lee of Lansing, Michigan; 2 ex-wives, Carolyn Lee and Shirley (John) Crutcher; aunts, Barbara House and Betty Case both of Maryland; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He was proceeded in death by both parents, William and Dorthy Lee; sisters, Gloria Lee-Horton, Betty Ann Ross, and Debra Williams; nieces, Lisa Horton and Angel Vick.

The family would like to express a special thanks to Claudia Franklin, Terrie Wilder, and Amy Safreed for their unyielding love and support.

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