CLAXTON: Talmadge Lee, 84, passed away August 19, 2017, at Evans Memorial Hospital. The Evans County native, was born to Luther and Vadna Rushing Lee, and lived in Georgia most of his life. He was a member, Layman and Elder of Lyons Presbyterian Church. He also served as Elder at White Bluff Presbyterian Church in Savannah. He worked a number of years at Claxton Wholesale, Savannah Cash and Carry and Jones Stewart Funeral Home. Talmadge read his bible every day and was the family historian.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Johnnie Faye James Lee, a daughter, Dianne Davis Conner; two brothers, Russell (Marjorie) Lee and H.R. Lee; sister, Beatrice (Sam) Hogue and sister-in-law, Aretha Lee Blakewood.
SURVIVORS: four sons, Warren, Jody and Anthony Lee of Claxton and Ron (Mary) Davis of Columbus; two daughters, Jenni (Rick) Starling of Blackcreek and Marsha Lee of Lyons; one sister, Norma Jean Williams of TN; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
VISITATION: Wednesday, August 23, 2017, 1-2:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
FUNERAL: Wednesday, August 23, 2017, 2:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. H.G. Rigdell officiating.
BURIAL: Harden Chapel Church Cemetery, Toombs County, GA.
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