Mike joined the US National Guard right out of high school where he served four years as a Mechanic in the 163rd Field Artillery. He was an ASE Master Technician for D-Patrick Ford for 32 years where he loved and took pride in his work. He was even known to have a side hustle of selling candy out of his toolbox. He enjoyed fishing, camping at Yellowbanks, and beach vacations in Florida with his family. He took pride in always looking his best in his Levi's and t-shirt, and having a great tan. He loved working in the yard, and collecting and playing his pinball machines. Mike always drove a new Ford F-150 Platinum, and loved a good steak dinner, his Little Debbie cakes, and ice cream. He was a hard working, devoted dad, and he was very proud of his girls. He was also a loving husband and a good friend to all. His friends knew him as "MFL" and his parents called him "Jake".
Mike was preceded in death by his dad, Marion “Les” Lee; uncle, William Robert Lee; grandparents, John and Mabel Evans, Willis and Mary Margaret Lee; cousin, Andrew Foreman Lee.
He is survived by his wife, Shelly Lee; daughters, Brittney (Nic) Thompson, Kathryn Lee; grandchildren, Parker Andrew and Bradie Jade Thompson; mother, Gloria Lee; sister, Kelley (Todd) Zarazee; aunt and uncle, Jim and Pearl Price; nieces, Justine (Ben) Blair, and Lauren Zarazee; and several cousins.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Alexander West Chapel officiated by Pastor Alan Scott. The Funeral Service will be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/FuneralStreamUSA.
Friends may visit 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at the funeral home and Wednesday 10:00 a.m. until service time.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held following the service on Wednesday, from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Party Central, 120 NW Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Evansville, IN 47708.
Memorial contributions may be made to Oakhill Baptist Church.
Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.
