of Harrison, AR

May 10, 1932 - September 15, 2021

William Lee, ''Jim'', the son of WR and Hattie (Bailey) Lee, and husband of Shirley (Price) Lee for 67 years, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, of natural causes at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. He was born on May 10, 1932, at Yardelle, Arkansas.

He spent 1952 through 1954 in South Korea. He graduated from Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway, Arkansas. He taught for two years for the North Little Rock School District. He then moved to Harrison where he started their Industrial Arts Program. Jim loved fishing and playing music with his family and friends, especially his grandkids!

Jim was preceded in death by his son, Steve Lee, and his daughter-in-law, Laurie (Rich) Lee; his brothers, Troy, Robert, Hugh, Don, and John Lee; and his sisters, Nancy Kerr, Lula Tucker, and Betty Delano; and a special nephew, Dr. Roy Lee.

Jim is survived by his wife, Shirley; his son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Arleen (Risley) Lee; his grandsons, Stephen Zachary ''Zach'' Lee and his wife Shari Latta Lee; Tyler Lee and his wife Melissa Finck Lee; and Christian Cole Lee and his wife Laura Methvin Lee; and seven great-grandchildren, London, Grace, Skyler, Beckham, Zoe, Charlie Kate, and Audley Lee.


Graveside service was held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, September 22, in Maple Leaf Cemetery, with Bro. Brian Herring officiating.

Pallbearers were Jim's grandsons, Zach, Tyler, and Cole Lee, Danny Yancey, Danny Norton, Denzel Stringer, Mark Harris, and Logan Slaughter.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Blake Chitsey.

The family requests that everyone in attendance wear a mask.

Memorials may be made to Ruby's Three Wishes: 102 W Stephenson Ave, Harrison, AR 72601 or to the organization of your choice.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com