Visitation:  6:00 - 7:00pm, Thursday, June 30 at the funeral chapel

Service:  10:30am, Friday, July 1, 2011 at the Cabool Christian Church

Interment:  Hillcrest Cemetery, Mtn. Grove, MO

Memorials:  In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to the Cabool Christian Church

Obituary:

Russell Harold Lee Jr., 62 of Cabool, MO passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at his home. He was born February 23, 1949 in Cabool, MO the son of Russell and Rosemary (Backus) Lee.

A 1967 graduate of Cabool High School, Russell earned a degree in Theology from Ozark Christian College in 1972. Ordained into the ministry at Cabool Christian Church, Russell served as minister at Nagle Christian Church, Elk Creek and Countryside Christian Church in West Plains, MO. Many summers were spent at Rock Garden Christian Service Camp as both a loyal camper and faculty member earning his nickname "Pepsi" through victory in the famous Pepsi challenges.

An extension of his ministry, Russell taught Auto Collision Technology for 27 years at the Ozark Mountain Technical Center in Mountain Grove, MO. In addition to his teaching duties he served as VICA sponsor, and held various positions within the local and state chapter of Missouri State Teachers Association.

Russell was united in marriage to Mildred Evins of Willow Springs, MO on May 27, 1978, a union which was blessed with three children; Rusty, Mindy, and Dusty.

He was preceded in death by his father, Russell and mother Rosemary. He is survived by his wife, Mildred of the home; his children, Rusty and his wife, Andrea of Crane, MO, Mindy Lee of Ozark, MO and Dusty Lee of Ozark, MO; 2 grandchildren, Douglas and Colby; along with many other relatives and special friends.

Russell enjoyed spending time with his family, collecting and restoring classic cars, bowling, and serving in many organizations including MDA and Angel Food. He also served as the scout master of the Troop 50 Boy Scouts out of Mountain Grove, MO.

Russell will be remembered by many for his unyielding faith and loyalty to his church and family.