Thursday, March 31, 2011

In Memorium: Don W. Lee 1924-2011

   Don W. Lee, father of Southern Flair's owner Dwayne Lee, passed away on March 12, 2011 in Arlington. He was 86 years old.

   "Gramps", as we affectionately called him, is survived by his wife and Dwayne's mom, Elayne Lee; two daughters - Sharron Dillon and Connie Healer; daughter-in-law Barbara (Dwayne's wife): four Grandchildren - Shana Healer, Lee Healer (and his wife, Kristin), Heather Lee, and Robbie Lee (and his wife Amanda); four Great Grandchildren - Abigale Lee, Rachel Healer, Hayden Healer, and Byron Lee; and numerous nieces and nephews.

   He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1965, and then retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1985. A Lifetime member and Past President of the Arlington Men's Garden Club, Gramps also enjoyed hunting and fishing as hobbies.

   Funeral arrangements were handled by our friends at Wade Funeral Home in Arlington, and burial was at Moore Memorial Gardens, also in Arlington. Donations may be made in Gramps' honor to the Alzheimer's Association.