Darrel Cecil Lee

Darrel was born October 11, 1938 in Fulton, MO to Floyd Cecil and Hazel Jeanette (Leisinger) Lee who preceded him in death. Mr. Lee had a passion for education and dedicated his adult life to working in that field. He attended first grade at Scott School in Callaway County. The rest of his elementary education on through high school was completed at Mokane. He graduated from Jefferson City Junior College and attended Lincoln University for a year. Following this, he enrolled at the University of Missouri where he received his B.S. and M.E.D. Degrees, then went on to receive his superintendent’s certificate. He later received his Certificate of Specialization. He worked at South Callaway R-II for 24 years, Slater School for 16 years and Gilliam School for 17 years. Mr. Lee especially enjoyed interacting with the students.

After retiring from Gilliam, Mr. Lee and his wife moved back to Fulton. Mr. Lee was a charter member of Southside Baptist Church of Fulton where he met and married his wife of 62 years, Lorraine (Guerrant). They were both active in the church.

He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Lee; two daughters Sheila (Mark) Cave of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, Darla (Larry) Jordan of Fulton, MO; one sister, Glenda (Gary) Douglas; six grandchildren: Matthew (Adielyn) Cave, Andrew (Emily) Cave, Amy (Andrew) Strecker, Brittany Cave, Rebecca Rubel, Joshua Jordan and great grandchildren: Kemora Morris, Aurora Miller, Michael Cave, Evelynne Cave, Cora Cave, Matthias Cave, Simeon Lee Cave, Robbin Rubel, Krista Rubel and Jacob Rubel.

He was also preceded in death by one brother, Larry Lee.

He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

“…And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23:6.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:00 am at Southside Baptist Church in Fulton, MO. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am at the church with Rev. Guy Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Callaway Memorial Gardens in Fulton, MO.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Southside Baptist Church OR Missouri or Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia (Hospice House), c/o Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court St, Fulton, MO 65251.