John Kincaid "J.K." Lee
March 11, 1934 ~ April 27, 2014
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 10:00 AM in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Mechanicsville, MD with Reverend Ann Strickler officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 1, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
John Kincaid “J.K.” Lee, 80, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on April 27, 2014 at the St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 11, 1934 in Oakville, MD, he was the son of the late Myrtle Marie Curry Lee and Edward Newton Lee, Sr. He was preceded in death by his siblings Bertha Russell, Helen Long, Mary Pilkerton, Edward N. “Ike” Lee, Jr., and Robert M. “Bobby” Lee, all of Mechanicsville, MD. He is survived by sister-in-law, Mary “Peggy” Lee, four nieces, one nephew and numerous great nieces and nephews.
Mr. Lee was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and attended Margaret Brent High School. He enjoyed riding and repairing his many bicycles, listening to bluegrass music, socializing, playing horseshoes, and playing bingo. Mr. Lee worked with his father operating the family sawmill business located at Laurel Grove, MD until his father’s death in 1968. He then worked for his brothers, who opened the business as “Lee Brothers” sawmill and logging operation, until 1992. In 2005, Mr. Lee became a resident of the St. Mary’s Nursing Center where he always tried to help the staff any way he could and was affectionately known as “the door man.” He also enjoyed putting on his Santa hat and passing out goodies to the nursing home staff and residents at Christmas time.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 1, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD . A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 10:00 AM in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with Reverend Ann Strickler officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Matthew G. Spalding, Timothy W. Glass, Kell Davis, Jay R. Long, Wallace Abell and Jamie Abell. Honorary pallbearer Joe Pruett. Contributions may be made to the St. Mary’s Nursing Center Foundation,. P.O. Box 518 Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or the Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 15 Mechanicsville, MD 20659, and/ or Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mt. Zion Church Road Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
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“Thinking of your family at this time.”
“My childhood includes many memories of J.K. fixing the neighborhood children’s bicycles and of him riding his bike up and down 235. My sympathy to the family.”
“To all of JK’S family we were so sorry to hear of his passing. Whenever we visited the Nursing Center he was normally in the entrance area. He will be joining the rest of the Lee’s RIP.”
“May you rest in peace JK and may God bless you.”
“I will miss you at the nursing center. My prayers are with your family at this time.”
“Lee Family, Sending my sympathy and prayers.”
“Lee Family, I am sorry to hear of J.K.’s passing. He was a very kind hearted person. Sad that we have lost another great neighbor in Laurel Grove. Prayers to the family.”
“Our prayers to the Lee family.”
“I’m very sorry to hear of JK’s passing. I have great childhood memories of JK and all of the Lees. My thoughts & prayers are with his family at this difficult time.”
“So sorry to hear of JK passing. Have know him all my life and thought alot of him. My prayers and condolences to the family.”
“Sorry to hear of JK’s passing. I remember the times spent together outside his shop watching him work on his bicycles. RIP.”
“To all of J.K.’s Family — Our most heart-felt thoughts & prayers go out to you, the new generation of Lees. A wonderful family-J.K. being a tri-city icon of Laurel Grove, Mechanicsville and Loveville! Our Dad always spoke fondly of J.K. and Ike before his passing in 2008. We’ll always remember the Lees and the sawmill. Johnny & Ruth Joy Coombs, George & Betty Joy Thomas and John E. Joy, Jr.”
“J K was such a delight to be with and we shared so many hugs and kisses when our paths would cross. He loved coming to our tractor pulls and would always show up with a beverage for me at the registration table. Ike knew where to find him when he needed him. He always had a smile for me and it was always a pleasure to be around him. He was a rare and unique man. RIP J K. God has a special place for you. Snooky”
“A lot of wonderful memories growing up as a neighbor. Such a kind and gentle man. I am sure your entire family welcomed you home. Rest in peace and prayers to the rest of the family. “
“recall JK fondly from the nursing home when my mother was a resident there. I have a handicapped son and JK and some of his other buddies in their chairs would take the time to talk with my son also in a wheelchair, blowing their horns or flickering their lights. just a delightful man and will surely be missed. rest in peace JK–crystal and craig”
“We are sorry to hear of JK’s passing; he was a kind neighbor and friend to our family. Please know that he will still watch over you and be with you every step of the way.”
“We are very sorry to hear of his passing. Our prayers and condolences to all of you.”
“I remember JK and IKE from my younger years in Laurel Grove and 235 Diner. My dad you buy his slab wood from them. So Sorry for your loss. Kind hearted man. “
“Gonna miss my neighbor friend from long ago… “
“We are so sorry to hear of J K’s passing. I have such great memories of J K and his family, growing up as his neighbor. We will miss his great spirit and will keep his entire family in my heart and prayers. “
“Awww, he was such a sweetheart. God Bless Him “