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Cecil Anthony Lee, Jr.

Passed 03/04/2025

Obituary For Cecil Anthony Lee, Jr.

Cecil Anthony Lee Jr. was born on November 6, 1986 in Knoxville TN. He departed this life on March 4, 2025 due to a brief illness. He was the son of Katherine Rodgers and Cecil lee Sr.

Cecil was a graduate of Fulton High School where he excelled in football. He helped lead his team to two championships during his time there. Cecil favorite past time was his music and children. Parents knew if Cecil was around they had a built in babysitter.

Cecil is survived by his loving mother Katherine Rodgers and her husband Chalmade Bell His stepfather Tommy Rodgers ( proceed in death) His father Cecil Lee Sr (proceed in death) His grandmother Delores Allman grandfather Cecil Lee ( proceed in death) and Dorothy Atkins (proceed in death) and his grandfather Robert Fulton (proceeded in death ) . His children Tatiana bridges and Tasean Lee. The loves of his life . He saw them in the eyes of all the children he met.

Cecil is also survived by his soulmate Desire bridges , his brother from another mother Ronnie Love, His sister Patricia Atkins , and her crew Destiny, Little Jay, Dasia , Jaemon., Jerome (proceed in death) His aunts : Juanita Mitchell ,Jobeanna Scruggs , Robin Atkins, Twanna Allman (cookie) . His uncles Wayne Modem, Lamar Scruggs , Micheal Lee , Timmy Allmen and Steven Lee. His cousins , Tyamos Atkins , Mathew and Crystal Atkins, Alex Moore (bambam) Robert Atkins (Jody) , Davon Atkins and Claudia Patrick, Alex Moore (bambam) Steven, Craig ,Tyamos, Matthew, Davon and Robert Atkins (Jody) and Clauda Patrick. His cousin/nurse Ashante Scruggs. De’Andra Allen, Jody ,Davonte, Camella and JA Scruggs. His god-mother Frances Sanders. His support team Shawna , Erica Melody Bell.

To my soulmate, my love, the father of my children , You touched many people’s heart and spirits no matter where you went. You lit up the “World” with your smile and laughter. Your presence will be missed forever. I take solace in the fact that even though we can’t see you physically, We see you in our children. I feel your presence around me. I love you always and forever. Desire Bridges.

To my son the apple of my eye , May God welcome you with open arms. You will always be in my heart, I will truly miss you calling me “moma” no one could say it better than you.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 12-1:00 p.m. with the Celebration of Life Service at 1:00 p.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary1979.com

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Condolences & Tributes

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Ms. Cathy & Family and Meechy Baby I am so so sorry for your loss and everyone is in my prayers...

Tallishia/LaDaniel Williams Jr.

Aunt Kathy I'm so sorry for your loss I'm really going to miss my cousin spending weekends playing sports and video games with him and sharing some laughs love y'all so much y'all are definitely in my prayers

Craig

To Kathy and family love and prayers through this difficult time

Sarah Coman

Kathy and family. I'm so sorry for your loss

Temple Widener

Sorry for your loss and my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Love. Tyra and the valentine family.

Tyra valentine

Kathy, Iam so sorry for your loss, I know you loved him so much. Your in my prayers.

Cathy Jo Farris

Cecil may you rest in heaven,sorry that you left the world so soon. You were like my little brother I never had when I was there. Im going to keep your family in my prayers. Love you and you will be missed.

Taneka "NENE" Brock

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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