Mr. Bennie Frank Lee, 90, of Lavonia, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at Brown Health and Rehab, Royston GA.
Born on April 15, 1929 in Elberton, GA, he was the son of the late Henry E. Lee and Lucy Sharpton Lee.Mr. Lee was retired from the City of Royston Sanitation Department, a founding member of the Bible Baptist Church, and a former Deacon.
Survivors include one daughter: Judy Lee of Lavonia; one son-in-law: Ricky Bruce of Hartwell; three grandchildren: Gary Hilley, Amanda Veal (Adam), and April Lee; and five great grandchildren. Mr. Lee is preceded in death by his parents; three sons: Thomas Lee, Eddie Lee, and Randy Lee; two daughters: Debbie Bruce and Barbara Hilley; two brothers: William "Bill" Lee and Flem Lee; and two sisters: Peggy Rowland and Maude Reeves.
The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home.Other times the family will be at the home of Amanda and Adam Veal, 1278 Cheek Pulliam Rd, Royston, GA.
Funeral services for Mr. Bennie Lee will be held Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Rev. Adam Veal and Rev. Dan Bailey officiating.Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.