Arnold Joseph “Tiger” Lee passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 surrounded by family, at the age of 80. He was a native of Sorrento, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He served in the United States Navy and was also a lifetime member of the Local 198.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Marie “Teel” Braud Lee; children, Lisa Lee Nelson (Steve) and Brian Joseph Lee (Amy); grandchildren, Ashley Nicole, Hannah Marie, Kennadi Bre’ann, DJ Wayne, and Makenzi Angelle; brother, Ronald Dale Lee and Glenn Lee; lifelong best friends, Carlton Savoy and Sonny Letulle. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orillion Joseph Lee and Thilda LeBlanc Lee.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Most Blessed Sacrament, 15615 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70817 at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Dale Lee, Glenn Lee, Carlton Savoy, Sonny Letulle, Steve Nelson, Adam Lee, and Joseph “Fuzzy” Melancon. The family would like to thank the Life Source Hospice Nurses. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Life Source Hospice,11605 Southfork Ave. Suite A Baton Rouge, LA 70816. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oursofh.com for the Lee family.
