IN LOVING MEMORY OF

James

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Lee

Dec 6, 1941 — Jun 7, 2024

Obituary

Mr. James Lee

Mr. James "Red Baby" Lee was born on December 6, 1941, to Lula Rozell and Leroy Lee in Glen Allan Mississippi. He accepted Christ at an early age. He attended school until the age of 13, where he worked in the cotton fields to help his mom.

James began working at Anderson Tully. Shortly after, he started driving cattle trucks. He's paved the way, and proved himself as one of the best. He has worked for companies such as Sunbelt, KLLM, T&T Logging, WJ Runion, Cal-Maine, and Cox Construction. Mr. Lee married Inell Thomas in April 1977. They have no biological children but 7 adopted children.

Mr. Lee is preceded in death by: his Mother; Father; Wife; Sisters, Beatrice Nelson and Mattie Jones; and brothers, Willie Rozell and Jasper Lee. He leaves his memories to be cherished by: his brothers, Charles Lee (Linda), Aaron Lee (Francis) and Chester Lee (Deloris); children, James Thomas, Cordera Jackson (Denika), Eric Wilson (Angel), Shaundra Thomas-Williams (Ricky), Rosa Thomas, Miracle Jackson and Arnell Thomas; 18 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Visitation

June
14

Friday

Willis and Sons Funeral Home

5235 Robinson Rd, Jackson, MS 39204

1:00 - 6:00 pm

Funeral Service

June
15

Saturday

Starts at 11:00 am

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