- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Robert Lee, Jr., Sunrise August 19, 1938, Sunset July 30, 2008, Friday, August 8, 2008, Mt. Nebo Baptist Church & Life Center, 1025 McDonough Blvd, SE, Atlanta, GA 30315, Rev. Anthony J. McMichael, Pastor
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2008-08-08
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Atlanta---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Robert Lee, Jr. Birth date: August 19, 1938. Death date: July 30, 2008. Funeral date: August 8, 2008. Church: Mt. Nebo Baptist Church (Atlanta, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 338
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_leerobertjr20080808
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_leerobertjr20080808
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
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SUNRISE August 1~ 1938
SUNSET july 30, 2008
FRIDAY; AUGUST8, 2008
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1025 McDonough Blvd, SE Atlanta~ GA 30315
Rev. Anthonyf. McMichael, Pastor
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On August 19, 1938 Robert (Tweet) Lee, Jr. was born to the late Robert Lee, Sr. and Margie P. Lee in Atlanta, GA. He was the oldest son of seven siblings.
As a young man Robert Tweet Lee, Jr. had many accomplishments. He attended George Washington Carver High School in Atlanta, GA where he was an all around prominent athlete. His brilliance on the field is honored in the hall of fame at Carver High School. After graduating high school he went on to play semi-pro football for the Atlanta Spartans, he also attended Grambling State University and Morristown College.
After leaving college he met the late Runelle Davis; after a couple of years dating, they wed on July 6, 1961. To their union were three daughters; Gina Lee, Tina Lee, and Sabrina Lee-Barr (Randy). In addition to his accomplishments he retired from The Atlanta Journal Constitution of forty plus years. He was a dedicated son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and also a dedicated friend. He was also a leader one who you could count on. His leadership was demonstrated in his active role in the community as a coach of the Mark Five Baseball team; his service in the Modern Men Club in which he received and award for outstanding and dedicated services.
Above all he was a Father first, he was truly a patriarch who dedicated his life to his family.
On Wednesday, July 30, 2008, he was received into eternal rest, where he is reunited with his wife Mrs. Runelle Lee.
He leaves to cherish his memory three daughters; Gina Lee, Tina Lee, and Sabrina Lee-Barr (Randy) and one son Nicholas Leslie. Six grandchildren; Robert Denaris Lee (MurJan'l), Devaris Lee, Brittney Lee, Devante Lee, Demonte Lee, and Daekwon Barr. One great-granddaughter; Kennedy Lee and one God-grandson Mandrell Menniefield, two siblings; Mary Fields, and Bobbie Ruth Logan, two sisters-in-law Dorethea Davis and Doris Lee; also a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition, four very close friends; Willie (Butch) Wilkes, Frank (Yank) Hanson, Julian Johnson, and Leroy Harris.
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Prelude
Processional
Congregational Hymn .................. Biessed Assurance
Scripture .................................... Minister
Prayer ....................................... Minister
Solo..........................................Brother Lindsey Wingo
Reflections (2 minutes please) Brother Bobby Strozier, Friend Brother Stanley Jackson, Son in Law Deacon Warren McMichael, Nephew
Solo ........................................ Brother Anthony Jackson
Obituary (read silently)
Solo.........................................Brother Lindsey Wingo
Sermon .................................... Pastor Anthony J. McMichael
Acknowledgements .................... Brother Randy Barr, Son in Law
Recessional
Postlude
.lfnterment
Lincoln Cemetery 2275 Simpson Road
Atlanta, GA
I em 11lwey~ With You
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do, You mustn 't tie yourself to me with too many tears,
But be thankful we had so many goodyears.
I gave you my love, andyou can only guess How much you 've given me in happiness.
I thank you for the love that you have shown, But now it is time I traveled on alone.
So grieve for me a while, ifgrieve you must Then let your griefbe comforted by trust
That it is only for a while that we must part, So treasure the memories within your heart.
I won 't be far away for life goes on.
And ifyou need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I will be near And ifyou listen with your heart, you 'II hear All my love aroundyou soft and clear.
And then, when you come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and a "Welcome Home"
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Family and Friends
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Family and Friends
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The family of Robert Lee, Jr. would like to ex-
press their sincere appreciation to all of you
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who have demonstrated your love to us, dur-
ing the loss of our dearly beloved one. Thank
you for the many calls, visits and words of
encouragement.
May God Bless each of You,
Family
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