Sam R. Lee, 78, passed away, Sunday, June 23rd at his home in Alma, AR. He was born on November 4th, 1940 in Mena, Arkansas, the youngest child of Sam and Eva (Heath) Lee. He graduated from Acorn High School in 1958. He married the love of his life, Lorene (Parker) Lee on May 7th, 1961 in Board Camp Arkansas. The couple moved to Fort Smith where they started their family. Sam worked for Pepsi Cola for 37 years, where he retired as a Regional Market Representative in 1999. Sam was very involved in the Boy Scouts of America for many years, mentoring and touching the lives of countless young men. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Alma where he served as a deacon. He loved to play guitar, watch the Razorbacks and any sport or activity that his grandchildren happened to be involved in. But he loved nothing more than being by the side of his bride of 58 years. He ws loved and respected by everyone he knew. He is survived by his son, Scott (Amy) of Arnold, Missouri, daughter, Gina Wilson (Vaughn) of Alma, son Jon (Leisa) of Rogers; 6 grandchildren, Stephanie Harrelson (Timothy) of Saint Peters, Missouri, Kim Lee of Arnold, Missouri, Cheyenne Wilson of Alma, Luke Wilson of Alma, Parker Lee of Rogers and Anna Lee of Rogers, as well as 3 great grandchildren (Ezekiel, Matthias and Kilian Harrelson of Saint Peters, MO), and dear sisters-in-law Sharon Looney, Carolee Looney and Lori Looney and Aunt Morrese Heath and many, many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother and father; sister, Atha Hill, brothers, Bill, Albert and Tommy Lee.
Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Ocker Chapel of Alma with interment in Lee Cemetery under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma. The family will visit with friends 1 hour prior to service.
Pallbearers will be Mike, Tim, Billy and Chuck Lee, Hank McMurtery and Mike Moffett
The family will visit with friends one hour prior to the service at Ocker Funeral Home of Alma, 917 Hwy. 64 East, Alma, AR.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Trinity Baptist Church, P.O. Box 2255, Alma, AR 72921.