Lee McBee Obituary

Carla,

So sad to hear of Lee's passing. Have been a fan years with many fond memories of seeing him perform around Lawrence. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. God Bless! Gerry Schoenecker

Dearest Carla,so sorry and heartbroken to hear about Lee.There will never be another like "The Great Lee McBee".I wish I could have made it up there,but my love,thoughts,and prayers are with you and your family.I can see Lee and Robert reminising up in Heaven.I hope you know how much Robert & I love Lee and you too Carla.When you listen to Lee sing you feel it deep down.Thanks for sharing your sweet guy with all of us for all these years.He will always be remembered, as will you dear friend.Love to you, his family and his band.With sincere love and prayers.Shirley(Morgan) Terranella

I had the pleasure of playing a few of Lee's tunes Wednesday morning on my radio show, According to the Record, on 1320 KLWN. Wonderful musician, even greater guy, we need more young one's like you Mr. McBee. God Bless the family going forward. Remember the smiles.
Hank Booth, Lawrence

So sorry to hear of Lee's passing...... God Bless him and his family. We all loved Lee's music and his dedication to his art. He will be missed by many, fans and friends alike.

A great musician. RIP Lee

Carla - I'm so sorry to hear about Lee's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Memories will keep in your heart forever. Thinking of you. My deepest sympathy, Pam Jacob

I will miss you, what a wonderful life you had. Carla I am so sorry for your loss, hold on to all those memories. Kristen

Carla, David & I were saddened to hear of Lee's unexpected time to leave this world. David remembers jamming with Lee many years before I knew him. May the memories help you thru the upcoming years. Our thoughts and hearts are with you and family.

Oh how I (we) wish we were there - Lee's passing has hit us right below the blues belt - he was such a delight to come and listen to and always was the "icing on the cake" at the end of each of our KC visits - Lee loved to see Sheri and I walk in and he always stopped playing to say "here come the two sweetest peaches" from Chicago and he would introduce us to the audience and we, being our silly selves, would get up and applaud us and Lee too - I will treasure, even more so now, the mini-harmonica he had made for me as he knew that somewhere deep down inside of me, the harmonica blues is calling my name. Carla, I know you and your family will be so lost without him but his heart and soul and songs are with all of us from now until the end of time, until we all are together again listening to him playing those harmonicas up at BB's in Heaven! Love Sandy and Sheri

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Your passing is deeply felt. My personal landscape is suddenly changed. You unknowingly lighted up the eyes of those who were lucky enough to know you. You married the woman you loved, you followed and made you dream come true. You were loved. Your passing came over you easily. What an extraodinary life.
My love to Carla

Have a good trip,from your friend and fan,,Ed

I always knew you with a smile on your face enjoying the people around you Lee. Your music is always playing in our hearts.

Lee, my friend, a lot of water has passed under that proverbial bridge since June, 1967 when you, James Eisele, Jim Crawford, and I pooled our musical resources from Valley Falls and Oskaloosa to form "Bedside Manner", at least that was the name of the band until in changed...which was often...I think! So pleased you were able to share your music so well with so many for so long. Take eternal care, buddy, and I'll remember you when I'm in Lawrence and pass by what used to be the old Rock Chalk Café. The beer was a flowin' and the smoke was a blowin'and flower children were growin'. Ah, how we grew. Bloom forever, Lee.

R I P Lee thank you for the soul deep music <3

a great musician and a better man, part of the soundtrack of my youth, always thought he'd play at MY service..

I will always cherish every moment spent with Lee. Amazing person with a love and passion for music that will be missed by all. Thank you Lee for moving my soul with every note.
Joe F.

Lee was a very gracious host to blues jams and other musician events in Kansas City. Our condolences, Disgruntled Gnome Production Group, Gnometown Heros Band, Liv Stat Band, Rusty & Harmony Lovell.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Lee my entire life: from being a member of his first band in Valley Falls, KS, to reuniting on Beale Street in Memphis, to playing at our Bradingfest in Auburn, KS. Lee will be missed by many for his outstanding blues music and just being Lee McBee. Love ya, Brother, RIP.
You are truly “Soul Deep”

RIP Lee

I remeber listening to Lee several times in my life. His music always brought me joy. You will be missed.

Lee, we will miss you so much, your voice, your personality and your great big old heart. Our condolences to Carla and the family. You will always live in our hearts and memories.
Richard "Guitar Grady" Grigsby

Lee was loved by all will be truly missed thank you for everything taught me how jam Rest in peace play. that gold harp in the sky miss you bro

It was a privilege to count you as a friend in our lives. You are the warmest hearted person I've known, and it came out every time you sang, and your spirit shined through in your eyes. Rest easy, Lee. You will be missed a great deal, and remembered well.

Lee, you and I went back a long long way! Your zest for life, personality, and talent could not be held down. We all had our struggles, your ability to overcome adversity and your strength and will to live life to its fullest was unmatched. You will be missed by so many people you touched. Rest easy now my friend. Your toil is over your legacy is just beginning. Thanks for always being a friend.
Tony Jones

Your life was full, successful and I hope I can be so LUCKY as to be able to say one day, I've been everywhere but the electric chair and seen everything but the WIND. RIP.