Young J. Lee

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Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Saturday, July 14, 2018
12:00-1:00 P.M.
Service Schedule
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Saturday, July 14, 2018
1:00 P.M.
Cemetery
Roselawn Memorial Park
2801 Asher Avenue
Little Rock, AR  72204
Memorial Contributions
John L. McClellans Veterans Hospital
4300 West 7th Street
Little Rock, AR  72205
I served in the Army.
Young J. LeeI am a Veteran.

of Little Rock, AR

May 23, 1926 - July 9, 2018

Young J. Lee, 92, passed peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 9, 2018. He was born May 23, 1926 in Dermott, Arkansas to Jaim and Jin See Lee of China.

He left school early to join the military where he became a sergeant in the 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Group and was a Machine Gun 1st Class Gunner during WWII. After continental and foreign service, he received an Honorable Discharge and returned to Dermott to work with his father in the grocery business and start a family. After many years in the grocery business, his interest turned to becoming a restaurateur and became a partner in the Hong Kong restaurant in Little Rock and along with his wife, later opened the first Chinese restaurant in North Little Rock, House of China, which he operated for 23 years. During that time, he was selected to serve on the North Little Rock Advertising and Promotion Commission. After retiring from the restaurant business, he enjoyed time with his family, which included 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by a brother, Belser Lee of Dermott, Arkansas and a sister. He is survived by his wife, BoBo Lee of Little Rock; two daughters, Tiki Bennett and her husband, Doug, and Alana Lee, all of North Little Rock; and two sons, Donovan Lee and Kelino Lee and his wife, Cathy of Little Rock.

Funeral service will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 224-8300. Visitation will be 12:00-1:00 P.M., prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Clay Toombs, Logan Campbell, Dennis Lee, Douglas Bennett Il, Evan Lee, and Steve Dodge.

Memorials may be made to Veterans Hospital in Little Rock at https://www.littlerock.va.gov/giving/

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D.Yee
Fresno, CA
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Saturday, July 14, 2018

My condolences and prayers go out to the Lee family. Our family grew up in the small town of Dermott, AR and our family shared a lot of good memories there. Thank you, Me.Lee, for your kind, unselfish, generous acts of generosity to the many lives you’ve touch.

Bill and Sue Evans
Derby, KS
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Friday, July 13, 2018

Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family.

Rodger Greene
Romance, AR
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Thursday, July 12, 2018

Our condolences to you all. Mr. Lee will be sorely missed. God bless you all.

elisa lee pang
memphis, TN
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Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Dear Uncle Young,,

How I will miss you!!!!. I remember the times you lent me your car to go out-of town. I remember when you were putting my bicycle together there in Dermott , that grandaddy had ordered for me. I remember the good food from your restaurant-- especially the eggrolls!!!

Rest in peace my dear uncle and the last of mom's siblings!!!!

I will remember you always,

Your niece,
Elisa

DW
Cordova, TN
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Wednesday, July 11, 2018

So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the words spoken at Revelation 21:3,4"With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away

Clay Toombs
Carrollton, TX
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Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Was like a second father to me growing up. Gave me my first job at age 13 and taught me many values surrounding hard work and the rewards that come from dedication. I will always love him for the lessons he taught me!

Kai Lee
San Mateo, CA
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Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Uncle Young was a gentle and kind soul