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Obituary For Buddy Lee

Buddy Charles Lee, 86 of Montague, TX, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 in Bowie, TX. Family has chosen arrangements with cremation, a service will be held at a later date. Buddy was born March 15, 1934 in Grady, OK to Glen “Chunky” and Lydia B. (Hammonds) Lee. In 1953 he graduated from Nocona High School, and in 1954 Buddy went on to serve his country in the United States Army, and was stationed in Germany. After he returned home to Nocona, Buddy married Josephine Dunn on June 22, 1957 in Gainesville, TX, the couple were married 63 years. Buddy worked as a truck driver in the oilfield for many years, and later owned and operated the Texaco Stations in Montague and Nocona. Buddy also operated the landfill for Montague County, until his retirement. His greatest joy was his family, he loved working in his garden, fishing and growing chemical free produce. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Bill and Sam Lee, and sisters Sara Atteberry and Patricia Cross. Buddy is survived by his wife “Jo” Lee of Montague; children Donna Carminati and husband Richard of Montague, Buddy Lee Jr. and wife Kim of Bowie, and Glenda Lemon and husband Mark of Bowie; grandchildren Michael Darnell and wife Jessica V. of Honolulu, HI, Stephen Darnell and wife Jessica of Central Point, OR, Mackenzi Eberly and husband Jarrod of Shallow Water, TX, and Tausha Reeves and husband Matt of Decatur, TX; great-grandchildren Landen and Larsen Darnell, McKray, Brig and Kord Eberly, and Nakona Reeves; his four legged friend Jack, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.

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