Michael Joel Lee

Michael Joel Lee was born June 23, 1963 in Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas. Michael was suddenly called home into the Loving Arms of The Lord Jesus, 11:20 p.m. March 31, 2019 at his home in Spring, Texas as he listened to praise and worship music of Jimmy Swaggart Ministry. He was officially pronounced, April 1, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Humble, Texas.

Michael enjoyed a lovely childhood with his family in Sharpstown, Houston, Texas. He was active in Webelos, Cub Scouts, and was a Boy Scout into his teen years. He often recited the twelve tenets of the Scout Law: "A scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent."

Michael followed and imbued each one in his lovely heart, and spirit, for life. To know Michael was to see his lifetime love and passion for Jesus his Wife and family, and Baseball, "it's not a sport, it's an attitude." He grew up in Gethsemane United Methodist Church, where he married Cyndi, February 11, 1984. An '81 graduate of Sharpstown High School, he attended Houston Community College. He cheerfully held jobs at Randalls Foods; as a Security Guard; he was a skilled and humorous Commercial Lines Insurance Marketer until he became disabled and retired in 1997. Michael always recalled cherished and funny memories of teachers and employers. He was Cyndi's Funny Valentine, and best friend.

He had a true loyalty to the Houston Astros ever since he could remember; an Astros Buddy, with his two sisters, Allison, and his fraternal twin, Marilyn. They lovingly named him "Mickaelob". He was a very knowledgeable and devoted Braeburn Little League Umpire. He introduced Cyndi and their daughters, Christine and Bethany, to Astros Baseball and umpiring, as they enjoyed Astros games and watched him make fair calls. Michael maintained a vast knowledge of MLB rules, respected Umpires, and knew many of their names.

He always had a song in his heart. Classic country, and praise and worship music were his favorites. He would sing aloud in church and received many compliments. He loved attending the Music, Vocal, and Clarinet performances of his girls throughout their formative and college years; he was very proud of their of gifts and accomplishments. He sang "The Lord's Prayer" for his Mother's funeral in 2018; he sang his favorites, live, for A20 Ministry Prayerline.

Michael was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents, Donald G. Lee and Jessie Mildred McAuley "Mamaw" Lee; Maternal Grandparents, Robert E. "Papaw" Powers and Mozelle A. Powers. He joins his parents, Donald G. Lee, Jr. and Mary Carolyn Powers Lee; sister, Marilyn June Harrington and husband, Bernard Harrington; loved ones and friends in Heaven.

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Cyndi; daughters, Christine Mareina and husband, Timonty Rice; Bethany Rose Lee and Nic Fischer; sister, Allison and husband, David Perez.

Funeral Services begin on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Dignity Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039 from 5 to 8 p.m. Homegoing celebration of life for Michael Joel Lee will be held at Foundry United Methodist Church, 8350 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77065, Saturday, April 27 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions are encouraged to bless others.