Richard H. Lee

Richard “Dick” Lee, 87, passed away on Monday, November 21 at his home. Richard was born on May 2, 1929 to Claude and Mildred Lee in Mooresville, Indiana. He graduated from Martinsville High School in 1947. Dick served our country in the Army during the Korean War. Dick loved to fish, especially in Canada with Babe, Don, Bill, and Greg, and also loved to play cards. He married the light of his life, Shirley on June 1, 1975. They loved to travel and have seen most of the world. To Shirley, Dick was the kindest, most generous, patient man.

In 1959, he was a member of a State Champion Bowling League. In 1958, he started Lee Excavating, and operated for 46 years before retiring in 2004. Dick purchased Kyle Pickering Gravel Company in 1975. He also started the ready-mix concrete company, Kokomo Custom Concrete. In 1990, Dick started development of Emerald Lake subdivision. He wished to thank his former employees who helped make his success come true.

Dick was a member of the Howard County Masonic Lodge #93, a life member of the VFW 1152. He served as a trustee and sat on many boards at Shiloh Methodist Church. He’s been on mission trips to Florida and Alaska.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; son Greg Lee; stepsons Roger (Nora) Greeson and Michael (Kim) Greeson; brother-in-law Dr. Rodney (Dr. Charlene) Davis; sister-in-law Melanie (Michael) Courtney; cousin Larry Foster; grandchildren Zachary Lee, Javan (Denae) greeson, Sara (Jason) Shonk, Amanda (Jake) Rickard, Lucas Greeson, Hannah (Ed) Pniak, Joel, Isaac, and Elizabeth Greeson; 7 great-grandchildren, and precious dog Gonzo.

Dick is preceded in death by his parents, and sister Marilyn (Roy) Trowbridge.

The family would like to thank Southern Care Hospice, with a special thanks to Renae Reede.

Friends and family may call from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a masonic service at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, November 25 at Ellers Webster Street Chapel with a service to follow, officiated by Pastor Ray “Bud” Probasco. Dick will be laid to rest at Sunset Memory Gardens. Donations may be made to Shiloh Methodist Church in Dick’s name.