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James
Lee
Dec 6, 1941 — Jun 7, 2024
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.
Friday
Willis and Sons Funeral Home
1:00 - 6:00 pm
Saturday
Mt. Pleasant MB Church
Starts at 11:00 am
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