Paul Lee's Obituary
Paul Lee, 74, of Shamrock died peacefully at home Wednesday, September 26, 2018.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 29 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Shamrock with Bro. Mark Howard, officiating. Burial to follow at the Shamrock Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Shamrock.
Paul was the 11th child of 16. He was born on October 31, 1943 in Alanreed, Texas to O.K. and Maggie Lee. The Lee Family moved to McLean, Texas in the mid 40’s. Paul graduated from McLean High School in 1962. He married the love of his life Sue Lee from Shamrock on November 3, 1962 where he gained four brothers and three sisters. He worked at the Rock Island Railroad and Untied Carbon Black. He served in the military as an MP from 1966-1968. Afterwards, he attended Sayre Junior College and obtained his FCC license and later achieved his heating and air license. He retired from Shamrock General Hospital after 25 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his father & mother, five sisters and eight brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Marita Sue Lee of the home; a son Randy Lee and wife Betty Lee of Shamrock; grandson Justin Lee and wife Jennifer of Wheeler and grandson Seith Lee and wife Heather of Abilene; and great -granddaughter Ashlynn Lee of Wheeler. Paul also precedes his brothers, James Lee and wife Pat of Pampa, Darel Lee and wife Judy, and OK Lee and wife, Carol of Pampa and a host of nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to be sent to First Baptist Church Youth Ministry at PO Box 288, Shamrock, Texas 79079.
Paul was an accomplished member of his community. He served on the School Board, was a scout master and enjoyed coaching little league in his spare time. He was a Master in the Masons and an Eastern Star Worthy Patron. Paul loved to create wooden masterpieces for his grandchildren and was very proud of a treehouse that was lovingly crafted with the help of his beloved grandchildren. Most recently, Paul enjoyed watching his great-grandchild Ashlynn show her prized Miniature Herefords.
Paul’s loved ones reflect on his steadfast dedication to his family. He lost his father at the tender age of seven and prematurely began sharing the responsibility of the household. He sacrificed much, putting aside his own needs and ambitions to ensure his family never went without. These values founded a lifelong principle that Paul shared with everyone who knew him; his family always came first. Paul is remembered as a patient man, with kindness to spare. He is a shining reflection of God’s light, a beacon to his family and inspiration to all who knew him. He will always be celebrated as a loving husband, father, grandfather and Cookie Monster.
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