Edward Junior “Billy” Lee, 77, of Hodgenville, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at his residence in Hodgenville with his family by his side. He was a lifelong native of LaRue County and was born Feb. 27, 1942, to the late, Bill and Blanche Thompson Lee. He was a farmer he loved working with his hands.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded by one daughter, Teresa Gail Lee; and one brother, Rodney Lee.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce Cruse Lee of Hodgenville; two sons, Scotty (Robin) Lee and Timothy (Sherry) Lee, both of Hodgenville; one sister, Brenda Applegate of Louisville; six grandchildren, Laura (Jason) Clopton, Ashley (Brandon) Scott, Jud (Abigail) Lee, Elliana Lee, Alex Short, and Nichols (Crystal) Short; six great- grandchildren, Jacob DeSpain, Tyson Clopton, Caroline Scott, Whylon Scott, Elizabeth Short, and Ester Short; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The funeral is 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, at the William R. Rust Funeral Home Hodgenville Chapel, with Bro. Marty Lee officiating. Burial is in the Red Hill Cemetery in Hodgenville.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, and after 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 20202.
The William R. Rust Funeral Home Hodgenville Chapel, 612 N. Lincoln Blvd., Hodgenville, is in charge of arrangements.
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