LEE, Robert E., 85, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, August 09, 2011.
He was retired from DuPont, was a Navy Veteran of World War II and a member of Shively Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, Mary Frances Lee and sister-in-law, Dorothy Avery.
He is survived by his daughters, Brenda Nalley (Tom) and Cathy Cannon (Eddie); grandchildren, Jeff and Jamie McClellan, Amy Osbourne and Audrey Lillpop; step-grandchildren, Marty and Kristen Nalley; six great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; nephew, Mike Avery and niece, Jan Empson.
His service will be 10am Thursday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway, with private burial in Elizabethtown, KY. Visitation will be Wednesday 2-8pm at the funeral home.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Summerfield Health and Rehab for their care and support.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or charity of donor’s choice.