Robert "Darral" Lee

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert (Darral) Lee, on February 4, 2026, at the age of 75. Darral will be remembered for his big personality, sense of humor, generous spirit, strong Christian faith and his enduring love for God, country, family and friends.

Born on November 22, 1950, Darral was raised in Jacksonville, where his family founded Lee Printing, Inc., in their garage. Darral started running the large printing press when he was 13 years old. The company grew into a respected commercial printing business and a valued part of the community, spanning over 50 years and three generations of family involvement. After the passing of his father in 2000, Darral became CEO and took great pride in continuing working alongside his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Lee and Dorothy (June) Lee. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sandra (Sandy) Lee, his cherished daughter, Staci Lee VanArsdale, son-in-law, Bryan VanArsdale, his grandchildren Phoenix Haynes, (Kady, whom he affectionately called his girl), Aidan Granados, Addison VanArsdale and William VanArsdale. He was a proud Dad to his son Timothy (Tim) Adam, daughter-in-law, Christy Adam who are pastors of Redemptive Love Church in Callahan, his grandsons Christopher Randall, (Kayti), John Randall, (Madeline), TJ Adam, Lex Adam, (Kelsey), Brandon Adam, (Rebecca), and Jimmy McMichael. Darral also had 9 great-grandchildren.

Darral is further survived by his brother, Donald (Don) Lee, (Ana) and their children, Christopher Lee (Jessica), and Karen Lee-Duffell (Rebecca), and Don and Ana’s grandchildren, Savannah Lee and Gabby Lee, Samantha Lee-Duffell and Avery Lee-Duffell. Also, his youngest brother Andrew “Andy” Lee and Andy’s son Colton Lee (Hannah).

An avid offshore fisherman and golfer, Darral was a past president of the Northeast Florida Marlin Association and a former member of San Jose Country Club. He served as a board member for multiple non-profit organizations and shared his faith through service to others. He served in the Army, in the Psychological Operations Battalion, Fort Bragg, NC, where he received a Letter of Commendation for his exemplary service.

Family and friends are invited for food, drinks and to share fun memories of Darral at the Celebration of Life at 2:00 pm, located at 9010 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257 (Florida Tackle & Gun Club). In lieu of flowers you may donate to Dylan’s Dream at https://www.dylansdream.org.

A visitation will be held on February 14, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, located at 11801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223.

The funeral service will follow at the same venue from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

A committal service is scheduled for the same day at SCI - Oaklawn Cemetery Association, situated at 4801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207, from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm.