Mr. Dennis Lee

Mr. Dennis Lee was born September 16, 1935 in Newellton, Louisiana to Calvin Lee and Pearline Bailey. He passed away July 8, 2023 at the age of 87 years. He was raised by his grandmother, Ms. Josephine Moore from 16 months of age. He graduated high school in St. Joseph, LA. After graduating, he moved to Chicago, IL in 1956 and was drafted into the military in 1958. He was Honorably Discharged from the United States Army in 1960 and moved back to Newellton, LA. Dennis married the love of his life, Esther Davis in 1963 and they moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1966. They have one child, Gale (Bruce) Caradine. He worked in the Maintenance Department at Camelot Place Apartments for 35 years. Dennis was a faithful member of TrueVine Missionary Baptist Church since 1968 until his health failed. His beautiful life will forever be cherished by his devoted wife, Esther Lee; his only child in life, Gale (Bruce) Caradine; four grandchildren, Chrystalle Lee, Chartelle (Thomas) Morgan, Chauntelle Clemons and Dwayne Clemons; six great-grandchildren, Samuel and Immanuel Huddleston, Jordyn Mitchell, Jayce and Jayla Mitchell, Nova Morgan and soon to be born Kay’Cii Clemons; brother, Clark Lee Woods, Toledo, OH; devoted family members, David Lee, Patricia Scott Mason and Henry Hatfield; special goddaughter, Toni Pittman; special friends, Ms. Annie Ruth Cotton and Dwight Pollard; a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Mr. Dennis Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Lee and Pearline Bailey; siblings, Rosa Lee Watson, Ethel “Kitty” Harris, Israel Lee and Josephine Bonney; cousin, Elizbeth (Clark) Singleton; special cousins, Abe and Lee Esther Roberts. The family would like to express special thanks to the Stars Bus System, DaVita Dialysis Center, Covenant HealthCare Cooper, Pastor Benjamin Smith, Pastor Lafayette Simpson, Reverend James Jackson, Carolle Walker, Gethsamene Baptist Church, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Chaplin Dennis at Covenant HealthCare, Jerome Weathers, Randy Mosley and Evans & Browne’s Funeral Home. Family service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023 at TrueVine Missionary Baptist Church, 2930 Janes St., Saginaw, Michigan 48601, with the funeral service commencing at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Paul E. Broaddus will officiate. Interment will take place in Great Lakes National Cemetery, G-4200 Rd., Holly, MI, 48442. Visitation will take place at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Mr. Dennis Lee

September 16, 1935 - July 9, 2023