JESSE DEAN "J.D." LEE

Jesse Dean Lee, 99, of Richmond, MO died Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Jesse was born on August 17, 1917 in Millville, MO to Jesse C. and Hattie (Smart) Lee. He married Elsie G. Shumate of Vibbard, MO on July 4, 1937. She preceded him in death on October 31, 2000.

Survivors include; one son and daughter-in-law, Jesse R. and Joyce Lee of Warrensburg, MO; one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Gene Proffitt of Branson, MO; 6 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren: and his partner, Shirlee Gott of Richmond.

In addition to his parents and wife, Jesse was preceded in death by three brothers, Oscar Lee, Oren Lee and Kenneth "Ted" Lee.

Jesse was a United States Army Veteran of WWII. He worked at Lake City Arsenal as a maintenance supervisor for 17 years. He was a member of the Polo Masonic Lodge # 232 A.F. & A.M. for 72 years. He was a member of the Local Carpenters Union in Kansas City, MO. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Richmond. Jesse lived in the Richmond area most of his life. He never met a stranger and he liked everyone he came into contact with.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Richmond First Baptist Church

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with a masonic service at 1:45 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation will be Friday, March 10, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Burial will be in the Richmond Memory Gardens. On line condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com