Visitation will be Monday, August 20 from 7 PM-9PM at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2920 NC Highway 42 Clayton, NC 27520. McLaurin Funeral Home, Clayton, NC is in charge of arrangements.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11AM on Tuesday, August 21 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with Pastor Bill Beyer officiating.
Phil was born on March 24, 1948 to Harold and Annie (Cox) Lee. He grew up in Newton Grove and graduated from Meadow High School. Phil received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Campbell University. He married his college sweetheart Margaret (Kailos) on September 7, 1969. Together, they raised two daughters.
Having never met a stranger, Phil had a long and illustrious career loaded with accomplishments. Phil retired in 2015 as a Principal from Johnston County Schools. Phil was named “Principal of the Year” during his four year stint at Selma Middle School He impacted COUNTLESS lives and was loved by all who knew him. His positivity and humor were just two of his many fine traits. He fit perfectly into his administrative role after a successful 11-year career in coaching Women’s Basketball at Vanderbilt University, where he won the NWIT. He was also named as one of the top 10 recruiters in the nation. Phil loved to engage with anyone about politics, Carolina Panthers Football, or Tar Heels basketball. He found his greatest joy in family and helping others.
Phil began his teaching/coaching career in Hampton, Va. Phil went on to help open Phoebus HS in Hampton. In his second year there and having been named Girl’s Basketball Coach, he led his team to the State’s AAA Champions. This was done with no seniors on the team.
Phil is survived by his loving wife of almost 49 years, Margaret; his children Becca (Brian) Nelson of Raleigh and Ellie (Jeff) Brown of Zionsville, IN; his four beloved grandchildren, Charlie, Henry, Harper, and Gus; his twin brother Waiston (Dorothy) Lee and his brother Wayne (Cynthia) Lee, along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Should friends desire, please make a donation to the newly established PHIL LEE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR JOHNSTON COUNTY SCHOOLS.
C/O SUPERINTENDANT ROSS RENFROW
JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
2320 US HIGHWAY 70 B
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
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