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Edward Lee

April 28, 2020
Battle Creek, MI

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Died on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at the Battle Creek VA Hospital following a long illness. Ed was born on November 18, 1931 in Hattiesburg Mississippi to Donzie and Nora (Keith) Lee. He graduated from High School in Mississippi. Ed entered the US Army in 1949 served in the Korean War, and was he honorably discharged in 1952. Ed owned and operated Lee's Excavating for many years in the Mattawan area. He also was a delivery driver for Cross Town Auto for several years. When he was younger, he enjoyed playing pool and softball. He enjoyed being on the water fishing and traveling to casinos. He is survived by his children, Cathy Gettys of Kalamazoo, Tom (Sandy) Lee of Mattawan, Bobby (Mindy) Lee of Portage; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; siblings, Sennett Lee, Jimmy Lee, Mary Ann Chaney, Bettye Hoover. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son Terry Lee; grandchildren Joey Lee and Larry Cahow. Due to COVID-19 a private interment took place at Fort Custer National Cemetery. The family is planning a celebration of life service at a later date once the restrictions are lifted. Family requests memorial contributions to the Battle Creek VA Hospital Community Living Center 5500 Armstrong Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037. Memorial contributions may be mailed to the Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services Battle Creek Chapel, 2838 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek MI 49015. Leave a personal message for the family and sign the online guestbook at www.kempffuneralhome.com