, Charles "Jay" Lee

CLAXTON: Charles “Jay” Jacob Lee, 56, passed away July 12, 2022 at Candler County Hospital. Jay was a true believer in Jesus Christ. He was a native of West Palm Beach, Florida, but resided in Claxton, Georgia. He worked at O’Reilly Auto Parts in Metter, Georgia for six years displaying his passion for serving anyone and everyone he encountered, earning his position as manager of the store. He was a respected and reliable man to all who called upon him for his willingness to help out and pitch in regardless of the reasoning. Beyond his love for cars and mechanics, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and playing cards. He had a wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed making everyone laugh even if they didn’t want to. Above all, Jay’s heart was dedicated to his wife, Denise and his family. He will always be treasured as a loving and caring husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, friend and many other roles he was rewarded with.

Jay was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Rita Gay; maternal grandfather, James True; paternal grandparents, Nellie Marie and Charlie Joe Lee; and -in-laws, Everette and Ruby Thornton.

SURVIVORS: wife, Denise Lee of Claxton, Ga.; two sons, Cejay (Katie) Lee; Kegan (RayAnn) Lee all of Statesboro, Ga.; father, Charles (Kim) Lee of Pembroke, Ga.; mother, Mary “Betsy” Lee of Daisy, Ga.; daughter-in-law, Tammyra Lee of Statesboro, Ga.; two brothers, Chris Lee of Daisy, Ga.; Ricky Lynn Lee (Sunny Beasley) of Pembroke, Ga.; six grandchildren, Sadie Lee, Trip Lee, Kegan Lee, Jocy Lee, Charlotte Lee and Gabby Guasto; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

VISITATION: Friday, July 15, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.

FUNERAL: Friday, July 15, 2022, 1:00pm at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel with Re. Gary Few officiating.

HONORARIUM: Rev. Gary Few.

BURIAL: Moore Cemetery
Lucy Moore Road
Nicholls, Ga. 31554

PALLBEARERS: Will Tyler, James Allen, Jeremy Eason, Hunter Lee, Willie Garcia and Alfred Lightsey.

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: O’Reilly Auto parts employees.


Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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