Mr. Milton William Lee

August 1, 1936-October 6, 2012

Milton William Lee, known to many as Capt. Milt died at the age of 76 years. Mr. Lee of Foley, Alabama passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at UAB hospital in Birmingham, AL. Milton was born August 1, 1936 in Cullman County, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Beatrice Cutcher Lee. He was the 5th of 9 children. He was preceded in death by brothers, Verlin Lee; Walter Lee, Allen Lee and Holland Lee.

He is survived by 2 brothers, Olen Hershel (Lois) Lee of Bend, Oregon; Paul Lee of Addison; Sisters, Patricia (Auburn) Baldwin-Nethery of Addison; Faye Lee of Cullman County

Milton is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Maureen Patricia Jones Lee of Foley, AL. and his three children: Suzanne Lee McDonald of PCB, FL, Robert W. Lee of Crane Hill, AL, and Micheal A. Lee of Atlanta, GA.; eight grandchildren: Maria (Dustin) Quick; Megan (Brett) Fuller; Scott McDonald; Brooke (Wes) Ward; Ethan McDonald; Lukas Lee; Madison Lee; and Michael W. Lee; five great grandchildren: Dustin G. Jr. and Landen Memphis Quick; Payton and Kayden Fuller; and Kirra Lee McDonald. Milton is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends too numerous to mention.

Milton was a journeyman carpenter and a retired home-builder. He moved to Foley, Al in 1992. After retirement he became a licensed USCG charter-boat Captain and he also volunteered for 10 years with the Ft. Morgan VFD.

Milton was a member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Gulf Shores; a 4th Degree member and past-Grand Knight of Council 10903 Knights of Columbus, a Catholic service ministry. Milton held his Lord, Faith, Family, and Community dearest in his heart and strived to be a valuable asset to all.

Visitation will be held at Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The Memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Rev. Kevin Baldwin officiating. (www.mossservicefh.com). The funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, Gulf Shores, AL on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. ,Rev. Robert W. Fulton officiating. The Interment follows at Pine Rest Cemetery, Foley, AL.

The Lee family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to all the family, dear friends, and medical personnel who helped make Milton’s last days peaceful and loving.

They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31