Robert A. Lee

Robert A. Lee, 75, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at his home in Green Cove Springs, FL after a long battle with cancer. He was born November 7, 1931 in the community of Russell, FL. Mr. Lee was a member of Russell Baptist Church where both his parents and grandparents were charter members. He was a lifelong resident of Green Cove Springs and the only time he lived outside of Green Cove Springs was when he was stationed in Germany while in the Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robbie and Effie Mae Lee, brothers, Carl & Billy Lee, all residents of Green Cove Springs. Robert retired from First Union Bank of Green Cove Springs, presently Wachovia Bank, as Vice President/Branch Manager, after 42 years of dedicated service. He worked at a time when service to the public was a top priority. His door was always open to anyone who walked in. He loved talking to people and he never met a stranger. He was a member of many organizations and unselfishly gave many hours of community service. He was a lover of the outdoors. Fishing, shrimping, and hunting were lifelong passions as well as keeping a year round garden. Mr. Lee is survived by the love of his life, Ruth Lee, with whom he recently celebrated 50 years of marriage on September 8, 2006, daughters, Joan Lee Weeks (Jimmy), Robyn Lee Lorenz (Frank), and son, Robert Anthony (Tony) Lee, five grandchildren, Ryan Weeks, Chad Weeks, Jaime Lee Weeks, Kelsey Lorenz, Maggie Lorenz and two brothers, Earl (Eudy) and Alton (Sue) Lee, and one sister, Kathleen Redding all of Green Cove Springs, FL. The family will receive friends and loved ones at Russell Baptist Church on Friday, January 5, 2007 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Russell Baptist Church with Reverend Ron Baker officiating. Interment will follow in Russell Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors. Robert A. Lee was well known, loved and respected by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. Please sign the family’s online register book at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.