Charles Dean Lee passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side.
He was born February 13, 1928 to Lessie and Burrell Lee in Seymour, TX.
He received his degree of engineering at the University of North Texas and spent his career at Bell Helicopter in Hurst, Texas. He was a Mason at the Hurst Masonic Lodge and a longtime member of Richland Hills Christian Church. He was the father of four girls, Karen Collins, Laura Lee, Donna Roberts and Julie Teel. His grandchildren were his pride and joy and he never missed an opportunity to be able to be with them.
Family and faith came first for Charles and it was obvious when you spent any time around him. He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Betty Lee; parents, Lessie and Burrell Lee; brother, Burrell Lee; sisters, Marcena Franklin and Kate Weekley.
Survivors include: Karen Collins (Charlie), Laura Lee (Cindy Spradling), Donna Roberts (James) and Julie Teel (James); eleven grandkids, seventeen great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
The family will receive visitors and friends from 5:00-7:00 P.M. on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Masonic Cemetery in Seymour, Texas with Britt Lesley officiating.