OBITUARY
Rev. Fred Roland Lee
October 3, 1925 – July 27, 2020
Reverend Fred Roland Lee, 94, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. Preacher Lee was born in Bartow County, GA on October 3, 1925 to the late Raymond L. Lee Sr. and Linda Dorsey Lee.
Brother Lee loved his Lord and Savior. He also served in the United States Navy during World War II, joining the navy in 1943, he served in both the Atlantic and Pacific on the DE345 Robert Brazer under captain D. D. Snyder. After his service to our nation, Rev. Lee served as pastor to many local churches for over 70 years including; Center Baptist Church, Clear Creek Baptist Church, Five Forks Baptist Church, and Victory Baptist Church in Rome, GA. Rev. Lee was educated at Yancey Brother’s Caterpillar and became a master mechanic on diesel engines and heavy equipment. He also retired from Bartow County as Equipment Director after 13 years of service. Brother Lee never met a stranger, he loved his family and his church family. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Rev. Lee is preceded in death by his parents and son, Kenneth Lamar Lee.
Survivors include his son, R.D. (Janet) Lee, daughter, Sarah (J.A.) Martin, and daughter-in-law, Martha Dover Lee. Several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive to cherish his memory.
A Celebration of Rev. Lee’s life will be conducted on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in the Chapel of Owen Funeral Home at two o’clock in the afternoon with the Revs. Larry Johnson and Joel Alexander officiating. Interment will follow the service at Center Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Owen Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 from twelve o’clock noon until the service hour.
Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to leave online condolences for the family.
Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville is honored to serve the family in this most difficult time.
Services
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Visitation
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
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Celebration of Life Service
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Memories
Rev. Fred Roland Lee
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ADD A MEMORYShirley/Kenny Simeon
July 31, 2020
Uncle Roland was a wonderful, kind and generous man. He always could cheer you up if you were down. He was a man who had a heart for our Lord Jesus. He is rejoicing in heaven with his brothers, sister, mom , dad, son and countless others. Prayers for you Sarah and the family. He will be missed. Many prayers and love lifted in the days to come.
Love, Shirley & Kenny
Sharon and Gary Chapman
July 30, 2020
Preacher Lee was our Pastor several years ago. We Loved him. So sorry to hear of his passing. We are praying for the family.
Margaret Bryant
July 29, 2020
Fred is my sister-in-laws Dad. Everytime I saw him he was always talking to me. He was a friendly and talked with my brother JA about the Lord. Love you Sarah and JA.
Cathy, Larry, Casie, Granny Tidwell
July 29, 2020
Remember he always smiled and made everyone he met smiled. Wonderful family.
Debbie Logan
July 29, 2020
I remember growing up in Oakland Heights living next door to Preacher Lee and his family years ago. Such a wonderful man. Loved him and his family. Rest in peace sir.
Ann Mabery
July 29, 2020
Roland is going to be missed. I've known him most of my life. He and his family lived next door to my grandparents [Tom and Ruby Vance] when I was growing up, and he was my 2nd cousin. I remember going to Church at Center Baptist when I was little and hearing him preach. I always loved running into him and hearing one of his stories. His face would just light up when he talked about the Lord. The last time I saw him in town, he talked about all the places he had gotten to go to and the good life God had given him, and how he was ready to go Home. And now he's there. I'm sure they are having a big Lee family reunion in Heaven right now!
Brenda Temples
July 29, 2020
Preacher Lee is the one who invited me to come to Center Baptist Church and play the piano. I could only play 3 gospel songs. He said they would sing those three until I learned some more. Thanks to God and him I'm still playing today. I thank God for the influnce he was in my life. Always loved this family.
wendy leonard-coker
July 28, 2020
my family has known Mr. lee all my life ,he is a wonderful person and will be truly missed. may you rest in peace friend. love the Leonard family.
Janie Evans
July 28, 2020
Rev Fred Lee was a great friend to the Evans Family. He will be missed by all. We are sorry for your loss of a humble man.
Janie and Neal Evans
Michael Elzey
July 28, 2020
I was employed by Bartow EMS and Fred always made sure when an ambulance came in for repair it went to the front of the line.always enjoyed talking to Fred.Such a sweet soul and kind gentleman.I sure missed Fred after he retired.
Mary Heath
July 28, 2020
We were blessed to have known Rev. LEE.
RIP. Heavens gain.
Mary and Harvey Heath
Vickie McNary
July 27, 2020
My memories of Uncle Roland are those of him always telling jokes and making all of us laugh. I can see him in heaven with my mom and dad, plus the other family, telling them stories and catching up, with the biggest smile on his face. He had a kind, giving spirit that will be missed greatly. We will miss you so very much but we can take comfort knowing we will see you again.
Love you, Vickie (Ridgway) McNary