Eddie Gene Lee, 78, formerly of Russell Springs, KY, passed away peacefully at his home in Greenwood, Indiana, on Friday, June 14, 2024. He was born December 4, 1945 in Russell Springs to Edward C. and Alice J. (Wilson) Lee.
Eddie was a terrific husband, father, and grandfather, he enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a man of many different enjoyments, Hunting, Fishing, Golfing, and most of all his family. Eddie spent time in the Airforce in the Vietnam war, at which time he leaned on this faith in God to lead him through those times and bring him into God’s plan for him in this life on earth. He had many jobs over his lifetime; he worked at Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company, Cutty Hase Cheese Factory, he a was Truck Driver, Russel Sports Wear, Standard Brands, Nabisco, and Conagra Foods.
For the biggest part of his work career, he held different levels of maintenance job titles. He and his wife enjoyed being the host of many of the companies 25th Century club parties. He was a man of few words but the words he spoke were strong and had lots of meaning to those who listen.
Many times, throughout this process he would say to the family, to remember that the living have to keep on living and to take care of each other and to remember to take care of yourself.
SURVIVORS:
His loving wife of 54 years: Mary F. Antle Lee
1 son: Donnie D. Lee of Indianapolis, Indiana
1 daughter: Tammy T. Lee Stewart (& Casey) of Indianapolis, Indiana
4 grandchildren: Chad Lee, Whitney Lee, Ashley Lee, and Catlin Eskridge
2 step-grandchildren: Cody Stewart and Caley Stewart
Aunt: Edith Wilson of Russell Springs, KY
4 sisters-in-law & 2 brothers-in-law
Several nieces & nephews
A host of extended family & friends
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Earl Lee and Kevin M. Lee; two sisters: Norma L. (Lee) Jones and Mary Jane (Lee) Wesley; and a host of extended family members.
Visitation: Friday, June 21, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at Jessen Funeral Home & Simple Cremation ~ Whiteland Chapel, 729 N. US Highway 31, Whiteland, IN 46184
Funeral Service: Monday, June 24, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs, KY
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Monday at Bernard Funeral Home
Burial: New Friendship Cemetery on Jericho Road in Russell Springs, KY will full military honors by the Russell County Honor Guard
Arrangements are entrusted to Jessen Funeral Home & Simple Cremation in Whiteland, IN in conjunction with Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs, KY.
