Lee Roy Lee, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Springfield, Georgia, on August 28, 2024. Roy was born in Bulloch County, Georgia, on August 15, 1940, and raised in the Stilson-Leefield area as the youngest of 12 children. He graduated from Southeast Bulloch High School in 1958.
Shortly after graduation, he began working for Savannah Electric and Power Company in Savannah as a lineman. Roy later transferred to the Savannah Electric office in Springfield, where he retired as a supervisor after 38 years of dedicated service. Roy was known by his fellow linemen for his outstanding climbing skills and excellent line work.
He and his 11 siblings learned the value of hard work from their mother and Roy practiced this skill throughout his career and in his life after retirement. Roy supported the Red Cross by being a faithful blood donor throughout his career and was a member of The Gallon Club of the South Atlantic Red Cross. Roy treasured the friendships and relationships he developed throughout his career and remained close friends with many of his coworkers until his death.
After retirement, Roy spent time perfecting his cooking skills. He enjoyed cooking and preparing meals for family and friends, and he enjoyed the fellowship which ensued during these gatherings. Roy was known throughout his church family and the community for baking the best pound cake in the area.
Many of his visitors commented about his delicious pound cakes, whic.