Edward N. "Ike" Lee
March 29, 1929 ~ August 22, 2012
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Mechanicsville, MD for Pastor Ann Strickler officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 26, 2012 fro 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM with prayers recited at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Edward N. “Ike” Lee, Jr., 83, of Mechanicsville, MD., Passed away on August 22, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 29, 1929 at 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 wife Ella Rosalie “Rae” Caywood Lee whom he married on July 7, 1956 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Laurel Grove, MD. He is survived by his daughters, Lyndall Faye Lee and Margorie Gail Lee Spalding; his grandson Matthew Gorden Spalding, his granddaughter Tara Brooke and her husband Timothy W. Glass, and his great granddaughter Addison Ella Glass. He is also survived by his brother John K. “JK” Lee and his sister-in-laws Mary C. “Peggy” Lee and Katherine E. Bean (George). Mr. Lee was preceded in death by his siblings; Bertha Russell, Mary Pilkerton, Helen Long and Robert “Bobby” Lee, all of Mechanicsville, MD. Mr. Lee was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and attended Margaret Brent High School. He enjoyed traveling, dancing, bluegrass music, telling stories and a good joke. Mr. Lee was a former member of the Southern Maryland Antique Power Association and delighted in demonstrating his 1941 Frick Wheat Thresher and 1928 McCormick Deering Tractor at different county events. 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 partnered with his brother (Bobby) to open the business as “Lee Brothers” sawmill and logging operation. Mr. Lee can be seen demonstrating his sawmill skills in a locally made video ‘Cecil’s Old Mill-A Step Back in Time.” He also had his own excavating business, which he enjoyed greatly. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 26, 2012 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM with prayers recited at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Mechanicsville, MD., with Pastor Ann Strickler. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matthew G. Spalding, Timothy W. Glass, Kell Davis, Jay R. Long, Raymond E. Johnson, and William Clements. Contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O.Box 15 Mechanicsville, MD 20659, Mechanicsville Vol. fire Department P.O. Box 37 Mechanicsville, MD 20659, and or Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mt. Zion Church road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
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“To the Lee family, Ike will always have a special place in our heart’s. He was always a jolly person and a joy to be around. May God Bless you’re family in this tough time.”
“To the Lee Family; Ika, as our little brother used to call him, was a great friend and neighbor of the Joy family. He will be missed, but remembered. God bless all of you.”
“Lyndall — my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May the many memories you have of your dad provide comfort to you.”
“I am some sorry to hear of Ike’s passing. He was a great person to know. One time down at the Old Mill he asked me, “Did you see that frost this morning?” like it was something special. And of course, it was. And so was he.”
“He was the best.”
“We are very sorry for your loss, so soon after losing your mom too. May God bless you all during this sad time.”
“”To the Lee Family” Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ike was a good neighbor and going to be missed. No more suffering he will rest in peace with God. My Deepest Sympathy.”
“To the Lee family, I am sorry to hear of Mr. Lee’s passing. May God bless and be with each of you.”
“Lyndall, Gail and Family, Sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my prayers at this sad time. Keep all the great memories close to your heart. RIP Ike!”
“To the Lee family, we were so sorry to hear about Ike. We will keep you all in our prayers. “
“Lyndall and Gail we are so so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Hold his memories close to your heart and he will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and please please let us know if there is anything we can do for you and your family.”
“So sorry to hear about Ike. May he rest in peace. My prayers and condolences are with you. Louis”
“To the Lee Family,please accept our sincere condolences-Ike always had a joke and a smile. He was such a friendly person and always took the time to ask about our family-referring to us as “cousins”. I’m sure there is a great reunion going on in Heaven! Prayers to all.”
“The Lee family: We are extremely saddened by the loss of Ike, your love one. May God be with you as you grieve the loss of him. Remember you will always have your cherished memories to help ease the pain. We now live in Florida and will be unable to attend any of the services for him, but you will all be in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless each of you. Deepest sympathy, Skip and Doris Jones”
“To the Lee family I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your love one just remember “Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. “
“To the Lee family, I will always remember when Mr. Lee would come into our office and tell me jokes with Mrs. Lee. He has gone home to rest with his adored wife whom he has missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. “
“To the Lee Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“To the Lee family, we were so sorry to hear about Ike. We will keep you all in our prayers. “
“Lyndall, Gail, and family – you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the many memories of “Daddy” provide you comfort and strength…to know he will live forever in your hearts. “
“Gail, Lindell, and family– Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all of your family. Stay strong and know that “You Dad”, is now resting in Peace.”
“Lyndall and family. My heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. We miss those who have gone Home; we have their love and memories with us forever.”
“Lyndall & Family: I am sorry to hear of Ike passing away. My condolences to you & the rest of the family. God Bless!”
“Lyndall, Gail, and family – I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad I got to meet your Dad; he was so sweet & funny. Know that he is at rest now with your Mom and the Lord. God bless you.”
“Please accept our sincere condolences. “
“To the Lee Family-My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ike never left me without a joke and a smile on my face. He was a gentle man with a big heart. I enjoyed our times at the tractor pulls and the beauty salon. I know his friends will miss him dearly and I know the family will have an empty spot in your hearts. Ike and his smile will not be forgotten because of his way of telling a joke (which is a rarity in its own)and the smiles he left behind. God bless you all. Snooky”
“To the Lee family-A little bit of light went out of St. Mary’s County with Ike. He will be missed but he will be reunited with his beloved wife, rest in peace Ike.”
“Sorry to hear about Ike’s passing.Thoughts and prayers are with the family.”
“Lyndall, Gail and Family – I was so shocked to read this – I did not know or I would have made every effort to make it to the prayers today. I am so sorry for your loss but I know how strong you are and that life will go on with you and your family knowing you have two wonderful Angels watching over you. I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. “
“Lyndall Wayne and I just read this and did not know that Ike had been sick, we send our sincere sympathies and prayers.”
“Gail, Lindell and family Sorry for your loss. He will be missed greatly. You were a close family and it will be hard but keep the faith. God will bring you though the difficult times Sincerely Walter and Betty”
“To the Lee Family – I was so sorry to hear of Ike’s passing. I will always remember his jokes, helping saw at the Old Mill, taking part in the video we made about the Old Mill’s saw mill, and how proud he was driving his tractor and giving demonstrations of his wheat thresher. He was a great guy and will be missed. He will be watching from above now. “
“Gail and Lindell, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Your Dad is now with your Mom looking over you. May he rest in peace.”
“So sorry to hear of the passing of Ike, the family is in our thoughts and prayers,.”
“My thoughts & prayers to the Lee family.”
“Lyndall, Gail, and family – So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying that God will comfort you during your time of sorrow.”
“So sorry to learn about Ike’s passing. I have known he and Ray since my High School Days. He will be missed.”
“We are very sorry for your loss, I am sure you will miss your brother as we miss ours.”