James William Lee

James William Lee, 87 of Ormond Beach, passed away January 5, 2015. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 9, 2015 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church 600 S. Nova Road Ormond Beach. There will be no visitation prior to the funeral; however, everyone is invited to stay for the reception after in the social hall when we can reminisce and share stories about Jim and his wonderful sense of humor. James was known by three names – as Joe Bill to his siblings and their friends, as James to his classmates, and Jim to his wife and business associates. Jim was born July 7, 1927 in St. Clair County, Missouri son of A.C. and Frieda Simpson Lee and has been a resident of this area for over 70 years. He was a Navy veteran and a proud graduate of Mainland High and the University of Florida. He was the former owner of Harts Appliance Center and the American Business Management Systems. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, James is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara; sons; James Lee, Jr. and John Brian Lee and his wife Cynthia; grandchildren, Joshua and Brianna Lee; sister, Nita Lee Elston and her husband Bob; and brothers, Bob Lee and his wife Nancy and Tom Lee and his wife Margie and numerous nieces & nephews. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations to Prince of Peace Social Services or a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.volusiamemorialfunerals.com.