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Fred Lee

1955 - 2022

Fred Lee obituary, 1955-2022, Lawrence, KS

BORN

1955

DIED

2022

Fred Lee Obituary

Funeral services for Fred Dale Lee, 66, Lawrence, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Fred passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at his home.

Fred was born on October 13, 1955 in Lawrence, KS, the son of Raymond Howard and Arvilla May (Wells) Lee.

He graduated from Lawrence High School.

He was an Electrician.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and cabinet making. He loved dogs and playing his guitar. He was a math whiz and enjoyed good visits with family and friends. He was a supporter of AA and Alanon.

Survivors include his mother, Arvilla Lee; his daughter, Julia (Ricky II) Cruse, Holton, KS; son, Curtis Lee, Santa Fe, New Mexico; three grandchildren, Ricky Cruse III, Kayla Lee and Kaylie Lee; one great grandson, A.J.; two sisters, Barbara (Fred) Lee Landa, Powhatan, Virginia and Susan Lee, Austin, Texas; and nieces and nephews, Jennifer Schweda, Rebecca Lee and Allen Lee. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Howard Lee; one son, Brad Lee and brother, Raymond Michael Lee.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1 p.m. at the mortuary.

Memorial contributions may be made in Fred's name to VNA Hospice or Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jan. 19, 2022.

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James Lee

February 10, 2022

Sending out good vibes and love in memory of Fred Lee a really great human being, and friend.

Kerry L McLay

February 9, 2022

I'm sorry I'm just now hearing about this. Fred was a good friend to me for the past several years and will be missed. Tears.

Carla, Matt, Mason, & Alta Warriner

January 19, 2022

We send you all our deepest sympathies.

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120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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