He was the retired co-owner of Bluegrass Sprinkler Corporation, and an Army veteran of the Korean War.
Lee was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Lillian “Lynn” Jarboe; son Dean Jarboe; son in law Joseph Wheatley; and granddaughter Kendall Burch.
He is survived by three daughters, Lana Pardon, Candie Wheatley, and Rhonda Burch (Joe); five grandchildren; Darryl Pardon (Jennifer), Kassy Cooper (Bradley), Ally Sandlin (Daniel), Ashlee Alexander (Steven), and Christian Burch; and five great grandchildren, Emersyn Burch, Clara Pardon, Henry Pardon, Izabella Cooper, and Benjamin Cooper.
Visitation and services will be private.
Expressions of Sympathy may be made to Hosparus Health.