1921
Howard
2013
Howard Eugene Lee
November 3, 1921 — June 11, 2013
Howard E. Lee, Jr.
Clemson, SC
Howard Eugene Lee, Jr., 91, of 101 Wyatt Avenue died Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at his home.
Born in Plattsburg, NY on November 3, 1921, he was a son of the late Margaret Robinson and Howard E. Lee, Sr. Family changes later sent young Howard, now age 11, to live with his grandparents until his graduation from high school in 1939. The next year, he joined the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company as an apprentice.
In 1943-44, two sentinel events changed Howard's life forever. The first was a draft notice. The second was meeting a young lady from Anderson, SC, named Helen Chamblee. Howard and Helen went on a double blind date. While they weren't initially paired together, love at first sight soon corrected the mismatch. The two quickly became inseparable, and they married on April 8, 1944 in Elizabeth City, NC. Three weeks later, Howard left for Navy boot camp. Because of his technical aptitude, he was selected for training as a Radar Technician. After training, he shipped out for the Pacific Theatre aboard the USS New Mexico.
After the war, Howard and Helen moved to Clemson and Howard earned his Electrical Engineering Degree from Clemson University finishing in 2.5 years. His training in the Navy and at Newport News Ship Yard allowed his accelerated class schedule. His working career was spent primarily at Sangamo Electric Company (later Schlumberger) in Pickens and West Union. He was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Clemson.
Howard and Helen enjoyed many wonderful trips and experiences with family and loyal friends. Helen was stricken with Alzheimer's disease during her last years. With astounding love, perseverance, and valuable help from dedicated care givers, Howard was able to care for his beloved bride at home until she died in 2006. He goes now to join her in Eternity and it is a joyous reunion for them both!
Surviving are sons, Howard E. Lee, III (Marilyn) of Greenville, NC, David F. Lee (Carol) of Columbia, SC, and Tim R. Lee (Kathy) of Taylors, SC; grandchildren, Matt Lee, Dave Lee, Harding L. Cranford (Christopher), Amanda Lee and Austin Lee; great-grandchildren, Trafton and Chamblee Cranford; brother, William A. Lee (Janie) of Monroe, NC.
Funeral services will be 11 AM, Friday in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home with Chaplain Jim Frost officiating. Burial will follow in Old Stone Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10 to 10:50 AM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Interim Healthcare Hospice, 155 Deacon Tiller Court, Duncan, SC 29344 or to The Clemson Loyalty Fund, Clemson University Foundation, P.O. Box 1889, Clemson, SC 29633.
The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Howard's wonderful caregivers Tammy Greene, Tommie McCauley and Nancy Miller.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at the funeral home.
Clemson, SC
Howard Eugene Lee, Jr., 91, of 101 Wyatt Avenue died Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at his home.
Born in Plattsburg, NY on November 3, 1921, he was a son of the late Margaret Robinson and Howard E. Lee, Sr. Family changes later sent young Howard, now age 11, to live with his grandparents until his graduation from high school in 1939. The next year, he joined the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company as an apprentice.
In 1943-44, two sentinel events changed Howard's life forever. The first was a draft notice. The second was meeting a young lady from Anderson, SC, named Helen Chamblee. Howard and Helen went on a double blind date. While they weren't initially paired together, love at first sight soon corrected the mismatch. The two quickly became inseparable, and they married on April 8, 1944 in Elizabeth City, NC. Three weeks later, Howard left for Navy boot camp. Because of his technical aptitude, he was selected for training as a Radar Technician. After training, he shipped out for the Pacific Theatre aboard the USS New Mexico.
After the war, Howard and Helen moved to Clemson and Howard earned his Electrical Engineering Degree from Clemson University finishing in 2.5 years. His training in the Navy and at Newport News Ship Yard allowed his accelerated class schedule. His working career was spent primarily at Sangamo Electric Company (later Schlumberger) in Pickens and West Union. He was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Clemson.
Howard and Helen enjoyed many wonderful trips and experiences with family and loyal friends. Helen was stricken with Alzheimer's disease during her last years. With astounding love, perseverance, and valuable help from dedicated care givers, Howard was able to care for his beloved bride at home until she died in 2006. He goes now to join her in Eternity and it is a joyous reunion for them both!
Surviving are sons, Howard E. Lee, III (Marilyn) of Greenville, NC, David F. Lee (Carol) of Columbia, SC, and Tim R. Lee (Kathy) of Taylors, SC; grandchildren, Matt Lee, Dave Lee, Harding L. Cranford (Christopher), Amanda Lee and Austin Lee; great-grandchildren, Trafton and Chamblee Cranford; brother, William A. Lee (Janie) of Monroe, NC.
Funeral services will be 11 AM, Friday in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home with Chaplain Jim Frost officiating. Burial will follow in Old Stone Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10 to 10:50 AM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Interim Healthcare Hospice, 155 Deacon Tiller Court, Duncan, SC 29344 or to The Clemson Loyalty Fund, Clemson University Foundation, P.O. Box 1889, Clemson, SC 29633.
The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Howard's wonderful caregivers Tammy Greene, Tommie McCauley and Nancy Miller.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at the funeral home.
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