John Marion Lee, 86 of Camden passed away on March 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his home.

John Marion Lee was born on July 14, 1937, in Orrick the son of Benjamin Franklin and Veda Belle (Butler) Lee. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Ann Pugh of Orrick on July 25, 1958; she preceded him in death on July 21, 2017.

Survivors include: son, Bucky (Debi) Lee of Richmond; four daughters; Mona Lee of the home; Tammy Lee of the home; Barbie (Mike) Pierson of Wood Heights and Jona (Dewayne) Stephens of Camden; 10 grandchildren, Aaron (Amy) Lee or Richmond, Samantha (Kyle) Dorton of Orrick, Jeffery McCartney of Oregon, Anthony (Lindsey) McCartney of Orrick, Kristen (Landon) Dickey of Richmond, Justin Pierson of Wood Heights, Devin Pierson of Wood Heights, Kimberly McCartney of the home, Nicholas (McKenzie) Pierson of Richmond, SavAnna Stephens of Camden; eleven great grandchildren with one on the way; two sisters Jessie "Punkin" Robinson of Excelsior Springs and Teresa "Sis" (Tom) Tywman of Hardin; five brothers-in-law; three sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews and other extend family members, also survive.

John was preceded in death by his wife, parents, two brothers, Steven Lee and Allen Lee; two sisters, Bernice Lee and Barbara Green.

John worked in the Potato fields for Luman Offutt before going into the United States Army on July 20, 1956, he was originally stationed in Ft. Sheridan Illinois. Before going overseas on October 28, 1957, he became a Field Commando Crew Lineman. He received a Marksmanship, Good Conduct Medal and Sharpshooter Rifle award while stationed in Germany. John was honorably discharged on June 30, 1958.  He returned to the United States to marry the love of his life. John was a Heavy Equipment Operator with the Local 101 Union where he retired in the early 90s. John enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends and yearly birthday cookouts. John spent his spare time creating many hand drawn masterpieces that he loved to share with everyone.

The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Shirkey Hospice. They can be dropped off or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home 507 East Main St./P.O. Box 190 Richmond, MO 64085.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond. Interment will be in Southpoint Cemetery, Orrick. Please remember to share your memories with the family at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.