James Earl Lee

(Nov. 4, 2009)

James Earl Lee of Tellico Plains, passed away at 2 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home in Knoxville. He was a veteran of  World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was a member of  V.F. W. Post 5156, Sweetwater and American Legion Post 95, East Ridge. He was of the Baptist faith. 

He was 86.

Preceded in death by: parents, Fate A. and Julia H. Lee; sister, Anna Sue Huff; brothers, Robert W. Lee and Oswen G. Lee.

Survivors include: sister-Stella Lee Habermas ofHarriman;

Several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, in Biereley-Hale Chapel. Family will receive friends 2-3 p.m. before the service. Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Tellico Plains, in charge of arrangements.