Douglas Lee Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Douglas Lee

Mr. Douglas Lee, 79, of Shiloh, GA passed Saturday, June 17, 2023 in Georgia.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. EST Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Friendship Baptist Church, Hamilton, GA with Pastor Lacaya Day, pastor, Pastor Tim Maddox, officiating and Pastor Cory Jordan, eulogist. Burial to follow in Green Acres Cemetery, Columbus, GA. Visitation is Friday, June 30, 2023 from 1-5 p.m. EST.

Douglas Lee was born on Tuesday, September 28, 1943, to the union of Winson and Emma Lee in Ellerslie, GA. He moved to Columbus, GA when he was a young man.

Douglas accepted Christ and was baptized in the latter years of his life. He received his formal education from the Muscogee County School System of Georgia and the Leon County School System of Florida. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Tallahassee, FL. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Alaska and Dayton, Ohio for most of his career. Following retirement from the Air Force, Douglas proved to be a savvy businessman and became very successful in real estate and investments.

Douglas was a sports enthusiast who kept up with a wide range of sporting events. He also loved to fish, hunt, and watch westerns.

He was preceded in death by his father, Winson Lee; mother, Emma Lee; brothers, Willie Frank Lee, Bennie Lee, Winson Lee, Jr. , Warren Lee, and Godfrey Lee; sister, Eva Kate Watt.

He leaves to cherish his memories five beautiful children, Jonathan McGee of Decatur, GA, Vikki Jordan (Cory) of Marietta, GA, Garry Lee of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Karlos Lee of Columbus, GA, and Shanta Lee of Ellerslie, GA; three sisters, Gloria Maddox (Arch) of Box Springs, GA, Loretta Jackson (Roosevelt) of Manchester, GA, and Angela Stewart (Harry) of Tyler, TX; two brothers, Deprimethon Lee (Donna Marie) of Tyler, TX and Andre Lee (Peggy) of Houston, TX; six grandchildren, Ereka Watson, Chainey Lee, Taylan McGee, Cameron McGee, Kalis Lee, Karlos Lee, Jr.; two great grandchildren, Chase Watson, Calah Watson; a host of nephews, nieces, and cousins.

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Pleasant Hill Baptist Church sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for Douglas Lee - June 29, 2023

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Tanya Howard sent Sweet Tranquility Basket for Douglas Lee - June 29, 2023

Our deepest sympathy, James and Tanya Howard and family

Darryl Verrett sent Mixed Spray for Douglas Lee - June 27, 2023

Rest in heaven uncle knowing that you are loved and remembered by your family always.

Copeland Jackson sent The Peace Lily for Douglas Lee - June 26, 2023

Aunt Loretta and Family,
Our prayers and hearts are with you and your family.
Love Cope Jr, Nimon and Family

To Karlos, Gary and Vicki and families: May the memories of your father sustain you and the love of our Heavenly Father keep you in perfect peace. Love-Aunt Sandra & Uncle Vincent, Aunt Martha & Uncle Joe, Uncle Mike & Aunt Michelle, The Lewis', The Washington Scotts, The Williams, The Morris Families

Vikki my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kay Paul

Rest in peace, Bill. ♥️💕 Ann

Bill, Your children, family, members, and loved ones will miss your physical presence on earth, but your spirit is everlasting. God grant comfort and peace to all during this time of sorrow, pain, and grief. May you rest in the arms of our Heavenly Father. 🙏🏾 ♥️Ann Lee-Williams

To Sis Vikki, Our family sends our deepest condolences to you and your family. May God comfort you all with His Peace, with His Love during this time.
Love you Sis. Vanessa and Dea. Micheal Mcclendon Pleasant Hill MBC

I send my deepest sympathy to the family in your time of mourning May God give the entire family and friends comfort,peace and strength 🙏 for the entire family. Aretha

Rest in heaven Douglas! The family will miss you, but we know God knows best.

To the Lee family,
My condolences to you. May God give you peace and comfort at this time.
Love,
JR

Vikki, From my Family to yours, we share our Deepest Prayers and Condolences during this time. May your father's memories live on forever. We Pray that the Lord give you and your family Strength and grant you Comfort and Peace through His Love.
"Blessed are those who Mourn, for they will be comforted." - Matthew 5:4
Beverly Dixon & Family Your Co-Worker

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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