Russell Lee

Passed 06/24/2021

Obituary For Russell Lee

Mr. Russell O. Lee, age 73 of Harrells, NC departed this life on June 24, 2021.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 30th at 1:00 PM at the Sampson County Agri-Expo Center in Clinton, NC. Burial with full Air Force honors will follow at Hayes Chapel Church Cemetery in Rose Hill, NC.

He is survived by: wife, Lethia; daughter, Felicia Lee Lamb (James); grandchildren, Bethany M. Lamb and Kensley G. Lamb; mother, Willie Mae Lee; sister, Dorothy Bryant Spearman and a host of other relatives and friends.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, June 30th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and the family will receive friends from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at the civic center.

Please follow social distancing at the service and masks are required.

The Homegoing Celebration for Russell Lee will be live-streamed. Please use the link below to view the service.

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This service will also be live-streamed via the Summerville-Boykin Mortuary, Inc. Facebook page.

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Guest Book

Sorry for your lost.

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We will always remember Russell as a loyal and faithful cousin who was always willing to share his time and support to family and community using his vast knowledge to accomplish many projects for the benefit of the community he loved. We loved him and will truly miss him. God bless you Lethia and Felicia as you face the days ahead. We hope you will be consoled by the precious memories you shared. The Children of Marie Mainor DeVane, Dell Marie, Charlotte, Brother, Barbara. and Machelle

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My condolences to Russell Lee's family. I have not seen him in a long time, but I remember him well.

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Letha and family we send our deepest sympathy 💐 David Murphy and Family.

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Cousin Lethia and Family, we offer our most heartfelt condolences in the loss of your beloved Russell. May the love of GOD provide you all with peace and comfort in the coming days. Please also know that we love you and will keep you in our prayers. Veronica(Robinson) Davis and family (Tommy,Tevin & Tyler).

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We will all miss Russell. He showed his love through acts of support and concern; we looked forward to his mouth melting BBQ and other fixings at our family reunions. He was there in the good and not so good times with that contagious smile of love and friendship. He was also willing to share his knowledge. We loved him so much! O, give thanks unto the Lord for a life well spent.

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I am just a phone call away .

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My Condolences to the Lee family. Class mate Ned D. Highsmith

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Elaine Harper Highsmith

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Our deepest sympathy in the lost of your loved one. May you find comfort and peace knowing family and friends share in your sorrow. Cousins Evelyn Newkirk Barfield and Family

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Cousin Dorothy Mae and family, though words can do little to comfort you,may the thoughts and prayers of all those who love you help support you at this difficult time. Cousin Margie Newkirk Fennell

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Cousin Lethia and family,please remember that your loss is shared by family and friends who care and that you are in our thoughts and prayers. You and your family have our deepest sympathy. Cousin Margie Newkirk Fennell and family

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Lethia,Felicia and Family, We are so Sorry to hear of Russell's passing. May God keep you in his perfect peace during your time of bereavement. As you remember and mourn your loss, know that you are being thought of with warmth and sympathy. Love Bill & Pat Evans of Devon Pa

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Cousin Lethia and Cousin Felicia- please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you lay Cousin Russell to rest! May GOD comfort you with sweet memories that you shared! We love you. Monique & Rodney Wescott fPhiladelphia, PA

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Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, as you mourn the loss of this great man. Yum and Lynn Register

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May you be surrounded by the comfort and strength of family and friends during this difficult time. Let your Spirit be filled with loving memories, knowing that nothing can replace him. Prayers and condolences to the family.

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MRS LETHIA,FELICIA & MOTHER LEE I'M PRAYING AND THINKING OF YOU ALL. MICHELLE-ODC

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Greetings in the miraculous name of Jesus, Sending love, hugs and condolences to Lethia, Mrs. Willie Mae, Felicia and family. My wife and I are truly sorry to hear of the demise of Brother Russell, we are deeply saddened by this loss. Continue to hold on to the great memories, share them with others, for Russell lives deep within each of you! Family, always remember- When you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know." Donald & Patricia Augusta, GA

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Cousin Lethia and family. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of cousin Russell. I will always remember at the family reunions when we got to talk a few minutes under a tree or in a chair. Praying for you and Felicia during this difficult time. Your family loves you and we have you in our thoughts and prayers. Love Tracey Robinson Spruill

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Lethia, I am so sorry to hear of Russell's passing. I understand the heartache that you are going through at this time. He was always so kind to me and was always smiling. My prayers are with you and your family. Linda Greene

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Lethia,I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband.I pray God comfort you and your family during your time of sorrow. Marvie McNeil.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. We are truly sorry for your loss. May God comfort and strengthen each of you and give you peace that passes all understanding. Sincerely, The Family of Mrs. Juanita Herring Mainor & Mrs. Rose L. Mainor Manuel

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With Sincere Sympathy May God continue to keep you and comfort you in your loss. My prayers are with you. Carolyn Bronson

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One or two days before his passing, my mother and I had talked about the great servants Mr. Russell and Mrs. Leitha were. Together, they were passionate about spreading God's love by helping others and improving their community, the county of Sampson, and surrounding areas. Felicia, you have taken the same approach by growing a business that is built on God's love. Thinking of you, your mother, and the rest of the family during this time and the days ahead. Krista (Newkirk) Henry UHS C/O 90

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We offer our love and sincerest prayers to Commissioner Lethia Lee and her family during the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. Mayor Winifred Murphy & The Town of Garland

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I am so sorry for your loss. As you know he and Pete was best buds and he was a true friend to us both. Russell will be missed. My prayers go out to the family which I felt a part of. Stay strong and lean on GOD for strength. Ann Moore

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I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Russell he was a good man prayers for his family.

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Carsandra and I send our deepest sympathy to the Lee family at this sad time. We are sorry to learn of the death of Russell. He was a key part of the Clear Run Alumni Association and we, the members of the Association, will truly miss him. We will keep you in our prayers. May you be comforted as you cherish his memories. Carsandra & Ben Boykin

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On behalf of my family, Myself and the Clear Run High School Alumni Association (CRHSAA), I want to offer our sincere condolences and thank Leitha Lee (also an active Board Member), and the rest of his family for the time Russell spent with us and his contributions to the Alumni Association. Russell Lee was more than an active member of the Alumni Association. He was there from the beginning and supported the organization in word and deed. He helped push the organization forward. We will miss him as we move on; however, we know because of his commitment to the Alumni Association and what it stood for, he will be with us in spirit. Donald Vann, President CRHSAA & Wife (Wilma)

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Let the beauty of each new day nourish your soul and bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Maxine Stokes C/O '68

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My sincere condolences to my friend Felicia Lee Lamb and family may God provide the family comfort during this difficult time. The Murphy Family has you deep in our prayers!! Jackie Murphy C/O 90'

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jeff and Sarah Swartz

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To Lethia and Felica I am sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father my prayers are with you. Laura Highsmith

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To Letha and Felicia sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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Monica Price

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Leitha, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for your family.

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Our Condolences 💐 go out to you and your family, Praying 🙏🏾 for comfort and Strength .Grady and Dee Vann

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Our Condolence go out to you and your family,Praying 🙏🏾for comfort and Strength , Ledell and Dee Vann

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Our condolences go out to u and you Family praying for Strength and comfort doing this time 🙏🏾🙏🏾,Grady and Dee Vann

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We are so very sorry for your loss. We are praying that the Lord will provide peace, comfort and strength during this difficult time in your life. May God continue to bless you and your family. Lacy & Dr. Ruby A. Bell

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Keeping the family in thought & prayer. We are so sorry for your loss. Lawrence & Faith Dixon

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Lethia & Felicia, I was so sorry to hear about Russell, know that God will comfort you both. my prayers are with you.

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We send a prayer of comfort to Leitha and family. Russell was a friend from childhood thru adulthood and will be missed. Another link in our chain is broken,but we know that your faith in God will ease the pain of your loss. Condolences from Lynwood/Edwina Pollard.

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Russell was a friend and Harrells Store homeboy.His presense will be missed,but we thank God for the many years we were acquainted.We send comfort and condolences to Leitha and the family.

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Lethia and Felicia My Condolences and Prayers to you,Sorry for your loss. May God Comfort and Strengthens you in time of Breavement

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To the family of Russell Lee may God give you the strength that you need during this difficult time, you all are in our thoughts and prayers

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Rev. Janet Peterson LRee, so sorry to hear about Russell. Praying strength and comfort for you and Felicia and the family.

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Lethia, May God grant you peace and comfort. Brenda Buchanon

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Alfred & Dorothy Johnson

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Prayers for strength and comfort for you and your family Our sincere condolences. Sabrina and Daryl Jenkins and family

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I am sorry of the passing of Russell you are with by prayers.

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Praying for Comfort and Strength

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Lethia, I am so sorry to hear of Russell's passing. My prayers go with you and your family during the months ahead. May God bless and keep you in your season of grief. Helen Bronson

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Lethia our sincere condolences to you and your family.

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Lethia our sincere condolences to you and your family.

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Carla Johnson

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Lethia & Felicia, sorry for your loss. Praying God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. My Sincere Condolence. Faye Faison

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Lethia & Felicia, sorry for your loss. Praying God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. My Sincere Condolence.

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I am sorry to hear of the passing of Russell my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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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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