GOODBYE OLD FRIEND/NEIGHBOR DENNIS & DENISE OLIVER REST IN PEICE WILL MISS YOU ON THE BLOCK!!!

May You Rest Peacefully


My childhood friend from elementary thru high school.



Your footprints will be everlasting:




Edward G. Robinson

To the Lee family, you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved.

I agree with Isabel, he was taken too soon. Our God decided he was ready to receive his reward. May the family be comforted with peace. Senate District 13 will miss his support. Secretary,

May God bless and comfort the family of Commissioner Lee as only He can. He served his community admirably and remained focused on the needs of the underserved throughout his life. Rest in peace.

Our condolences to the Lee family. El Franco was never without a kind smile, a friendly hello and always laughing at a funny story. We will miss him.

Angela Segari
Karen Cude
Luis Salinas
Segari's Restaurant

The Honorable Gentleman And Commissioner

On behave of all the Harris County Seniors.Thank you Sir for your caring kindness. At this juncture of our journey,you understood that our lives were still meaningful and relevant. By having  activities and socialization, many seniors realized they still had purpose.

God bless you Sir as you make your ascension to your greatest reward.

Peace be still family,all is well.

May GOD comfort you during your hour of need!

Dear Billy and Karen: I am so deeply saddened by your brother, El Franco's passing. I know how close you were, and am so sorry for the shock you and his constituents must be feeling.  You have my most sincere sympathy and prayers that God will send you comfort and blessings as you relish his life and the good times you shared.

To the Family of El Franco Lee, the Legacy lives on.  Often I have mentioned the career example that El Franco Lee stood for as I look around at the possibilities for the children I teach.  May the Lord's love ...continue to soothe you during this transition time, on a road we must all travel... Peace and Love...as God always knows best...

To the family, please accept my sincerest condolences.  Mr. Lee had always had encouraging words for me each time we encountered one another throughout the years.  I will always remember that.

May GOD'S choice blessings forever rest and abide comfortably on the family of Commissioner Lee.

Condolences to the Lee Family and Precinct 1 residents. The Commissioner was dedicated to improving the lives of residents in the precinct he served.  May God comfort his family during this difficult time and may Commissioner Lee rest in peace with the Lord.

To the family:

May God continue to bless and strengthen all of you at this time.
 
Commissioner Lee always had a welcoming smile;and a loving hospitality that he extended to all. He provided needed services to all in a kind, charitable way and with class.

His was a life well lived! In prayer for all.

Mrs. Lester A. James
Missouri City, TX

My Condolences to the family of El Franco Lee
He was a statesman and family man who enriched the lives of others in his community.
My children like countless others were able to benefit from his programs and collective vision. I am honored to have crossed paths with the man. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless

My condolences to the family of Commissioner El Franco Lee.  May GOD's blessing continue to up lift each of you.

Janis Harland, Houston, Texas

Commissioner Lee was one of the most influential and hardest working public servants in Harris County.  To say he will be missed is a gross understatement. Our sincerest prayers and condolences are extended to his wife and family.

My condolences to the Lee family.  Commissioner Lee was a true advocate for the community and residents of Precinct 1.  Rest in peace Commissioner, you will truly be missed.

My condolences to the Lee Family. El Franco was truly a man of honor who loved and cared about people. May Gods Blessings Keep you mighty TSU tiger.

El Franco Lee was a Humble spirit and loved his Fifth Ward Community! He was easy to approach when he came to what many of us from 5th Ward called our Barber Shop! He was a vital part of our community and loved by all of us! He will remain the epitome of a Public Servant in our Neighborhood!

Jacqueline Williams Smith - Class of 1968 - Wheatley Wildcats - Alumni
El Franco will truly be missed & he was a dedicated & loyal Harris County Commissioner.

My condolences to Commissioner El Franco Lee's family. I was able to meet Mr. Lee at Harris County Aquatics Program for adults in 2010. The program was a positive one for the community(children and adults). Hard work has a lasting effect. Many blessings during your bereavement.Amen..

My deepest condolences to the Lee Family.My prayers are with you.

Have a good trip brother tell the night crew I be alone some time soon.

Rest In Peace Commissioner. May God grant your family peace and comfort.

My heart goes out to the family for the loss of their love one. Eternal rest granted unto him oh Lord and let the perpetual light shine on him and he rest in peace Amen

We would like to express our deepest condolences to the family of Commissioner El Franco Lee.  He was a great leader and an example to us all.  He will be greatly missed.  He has touched thousands of lives through the years in so many ways.  He will not be forgotten.

We thank God for the many accomplishments that were made available to so many people.  God will continue to smile on us.

Our Prayers are with the family.  We thank God for all the memories. His work will always be apart of conversation.

DEAR FRANKO AND MRS. LEE.  MY HUSBAND  AND I SEND OUR HEARTS  OUT TO YOU BOTH DURING THIS TIME.  WE PRAY THAT  GOD SEND ALL OF HIS ANGELES  WITH GOLDEN  WINGS TO WRAP THEMSELVES AROUND HIM AND SING SONGS OF GOD'S  WRITING AND CARRY  HIM TO HIS GOLDEN  SEAT THAT THE LORD HAS PREPARED  FOR HIM IN HEAVEN...AMEN!!  WE THANK GOD FOR  AGINE FOR HAVING  THE HONOR  OF MEETING SUCH AN OUTSTANDING PERSON AND MAN..AMEN.  MAY GOD ALSO SEND HIS ANGELES  TO COMFORT YOU BOTH...AMEN!

My condolences to the family of El Franco Lee, our prayers are with you in this difficult time. A fellow Kashmere Gardens resident, a Statesman, a good Man. 

You will be missed in our community.

I am saddened by the passing of a true champion of the community.he will surely be missed

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Our deepest sympathy to the Lee family, friends, and Harris County staff. May the memories that fill your heart help bring you comfort. Grieving a loss. Celebrate a life well lived.

A wonderful spirit, to the family sincere condolences for your loss. His works live on in all he touched!

My condolences to Ethel Kay and all the family of El Franco Lee. He will be greatly missed as he was a wonderful human being.  We lift you and your family up in  prayer. 

From all the family members of the late Dorothy & James Smith of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

My sincere condolences to El Franco's family.  I was a childhood friend and have been knowing him since we were 10 years old.  He has always been kind and considerate and will be surely missed

My condolences to the family of Commissioner El Franco Lee. He will be greatly missed.  We  will always remember the impact he had on the youth and seniors of our community.

To the Family: I am rejoicing for having been here (in Houston, Texas), to have know a Genius like Commissioner Lee; "Thank you for letting him make us feel like part of the Family too" I looked at Commissioner El Franco Lee as a Miracle from God! In other words, the seat that Commissioner El Franco Lee held for over 30 years was waiting for him from day 1! Houston has accomplished a lots from this "Giant of a Man" No matter (your race, age, area of town), everyone was very important to Comissioner Lee and, his ways and action will (that are this day for ever-present),is a great and forever lasting proof!
Regards

The Family here at Quest Learning Institute would like to extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of one of Houston's great leaders in the passing of El Franco Lee. Your hard work in building and developing communities within this great city will live on through organizations like ours that will continue your legacy. Our prayers are with both you at Precinct 1 as well as his immediate family in this time.

I am blessed to have known such a beautiful soul. He was always laid back, humble and genuine. Comm. Lee will be greatly missed, however, I know that he is in a much better place.

Willie E.B. Blackmon and family share in your deep loss.  El Franco and I go back to E.O. Smith. At Wheatley I was his team Captain on the track field team.  I could always see great promise in this friend who never gave up and encouraged us to be the best we could be.  When I applied to be appointed as a municipal judge my best letter of support came from my friend.  He was a giant among men and I will miss him dearly. Take care my friend and God Speed as your spirit transcends the Earthly boundaries of this blessed life.

On February 13, 2014 Commissioner Lee and Rick McCord both spoke at our Summer Creek BizCom Meeting.  I doubt that I will ever forget the dialogue they shared at that time.  I was so impressed with the mutual respect they had for each other, their good natured ribbing of each other and their obvious desire to do good in this growing community that owes so much to both of them!  It was one of those conversations that I have thought of often and continued to learn from.  Now that they are no longer on this earth, my heart aches because I wish they were still here. However, I am sure I will always treasure those moments because they taught me so much about service to our fellow human beings.  Respectfully, Don Gaddy (Summer Creek BizCom Chairman, A Project of the Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce)

My heart is so heavy when I remember the laughter we've shared for so many years. Remembering the advice, the encouragement,  the love...
My prayers are with each of you.

So sorry for the pain that the Lee family has to bear and the loss that you're feeling right now...But please understand that, deep in our hearts we want to help you to know that we are hoping "Brighter" days will be coming your way, and that time and the prayers of so many who care 
"Will" lessen your sorrow each day.

Roby and Katie Richards share in your loss,we pray that the Lord will continue to comfort the family.


                                                                      Roby & Katie Richards

The L.V. Hightower Marching Hurricanes and Band staff would like to offer our condolences to The Lee family. It has been our honor to participate in the Harris County Street Olympics program over the past years. Commissioner Lee will be missed but God has a better plan for him. May His legacy live on.

Robert Jackson
Director of Bands
Hightower High School
FBISD

Your incredible contributions to our world, and especially to our community will live on forever. You never forgot to reach back. The programs you created for the young and old- -from swimming to dancing are amazing and an awesome part of your legacy. 

My prayers for comfort and peace are with your wife, children, other family members, friends and your hard-working staff.       

You will be missed, but always remain in our hearts and our minds. 

God bless you and keep you until we meet again.

Carolyn Norwood Campbell

As a great leader, you will be missed dearly. May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.

Sending love and light in your time of sorrow. May the Lord be your comfort.

A leader who was so concerned about his constituents and took so much care to see that others received all the credit must surely have been an inspiration to his children and an outstanding husband.  Thank you so much for sharing him with all of us for so many years.

May you find a heartfelt peace and unceasing love in the memories you cherish.

God Bless El Franco Lee and family in this time of loss.  Sending prayers and loving memories for the legacy and the support in many touched lives.

Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Walter & Beverly McCall-Robinett
Phyllis Wheatley - Class of '68

When I learned of the Commissioner's passing I could not believe it. It was as if time had stopped for me. He was a wonderful down to earth person. It was my pleasure and honor to work for and with such a man. His absence will truly be felt. My condolences to the Lee family.

What a difference one life can make to so many....what a blessing one person can be. My deepest sympathy for your loss.

Ken and Ida Davis

We are sending our condolences to the family and pray for you'll. Earthly lost and Heavenly gain he will truly be miss.

thank you for all the laughter. You will be greatly missed. God Bless the Lee family and know that El Franco has his wings and now joins other family and friends in Heaven.

A very good person, strong leader for community he will be miss,  Alridge Family-------Psalm 23

It is an honor and a privilege to have worked in the presence of such a great man and leader in our county. He will truly be missed. My deepest condolences to the Lee family and our Harris County family. May God bless you in this time of great loss and sorrow.

I would like the Lee Family to know they are in our prayers and people around the Nation prayers. We the People, constituent, Staff, and cohorts, from all walks of life say thank you, God Bless you for allowing us to share this precious spirit that will live on forever and a day in all of us

My thoughts and prayers are with my family today.

My friend, El Franco, made a positive difference in millions of lives and he will be missed. We know the family has a deep faith which will get them thru this turbulent time and our prayers are with them. I thank God for the blessing of having been able to work with El Franco in my capacity at The Blood Center, on the board of the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation and many other issues. In every case, El Franco's compassion, intelligence and competency were obvious and all he served have been blessed.

The Hartwell family wishes to convey our deepest sympathy to the Lee family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

What a difference one life can make to so many...what a Blessing one person can be. My deepest Sympathy for your loss.

    Just a quiet word to extend my deepest sympathy to the family, and let you know I am thinking and praying for you.

My deepest condolences go out to the Lee family. May God give you comfort and peace.

Many   Blessings  to  the  family  of   El Franco  Lee ,  God  has  a  great  home  for  franco, it  is  heaven . His work  is done  here  on earth  so Jesus  call  him  home. The race isn't  given  to  the  swift , but  the  one can endured , he won this  race! The family  will  cry for  a  while  but joy does come  in the morning. I am not  saying  that  death doesn't  hurt  or pain the body  of  franco  family  and  friends. But  look  towards  the  hills  which  cometh  your  help  knowing  that  you're  help  come  from  the  LORD! GOD  BLESS

To the Lee Family, may your loss be overshadowed by all the sweet memories that you shared with your love one. Be still & see the salvation of our Heavenly Father. R.I.P. El Franco!!!

Our family became friends with El Franco when he and my dad, Jim Fonteno served together as County Commissioners for many years. He was a man of integrity and our deepest condolences to the Lee family during this time.  I am sure they are holding court together again with our Lord!

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

El Franco was one of my best students. He served our community well. He will surely be missed.

It is with great sadness that I write this message.  He and Mickey Leland were outstanding student of mine. The entire community will miss him .

Many prayers, many blessings and many memories. 

~The Tapscott Family

Condolences to the Lee family. May the grace of the Lord comfort your hearts and bring you peace.

Our deepest sympathies to the Lee family.  Commissioner Lee was not only our precinct representative, but a good friend. He will be missed.

It is with great sadness that I write this message. I had discussed with my son that El Franco spoke at my funeral. Now he and Mickey Leland proceeded me in death. He was an outstanding student of mine. The entire community will miss him

My condolences to the Lee family. Mr. Lee you served God and your fellow man. May the works you've done speak for you! Farewell my fellow TSU alum. Rest in the Lord!

On behalf of the Julia C. Hester House board, staff and patrons, we extend our deepest condolences to the family of Commissioner El Franco Lee. Commissioner Lee was our biggest supporter and inspiration. We at the Hester House thank him for his generous heart, giving back to his beloved community and being our partner. Words cannot express the gratitude we have for him or the sorrow we feel that our partner and friend is gone.
- The Julia C. Hester House Family

To Kay and family, our condolences on the loss of a great man, a husband and father. Our Prayers are with you, we pray that Our Almighty Lord console you and your family.

My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family. May God give you comfort peace and strength during your time of bereavement and in the days to come. Blessings,Herbert Lee Buckner

Condolences to the Lee family! May you find peace and comfort  through our Savior Jesus Christ.

Farewell to a dear brother who was so much a part of the Neblett Family during our growing years. You grew to become an integral part of the Houston community in such an humble way. We will miss you and your presence among us. But you have received the ultimate gift for your labor here on earth. Ethel, you know you can always call on us if you need us. Much love. Lillie Neblett Jefferson and Family

El Franco was one of those special people that by just being around him, it made you want to be a better person, to try to achieve the example he set.  He will be greatly missed.  My deepest heart felt sympathy goes out to his wife and children, may they find comfort in God's loving embrace.

Houston, Harris County and the Fifth Ward have lost one of their finest and most dedicated leaders. My sincerest, heart felt sympathy goes out to the Lee family on your tremendous loss.  My God provide you with guidance and love through your period of grief and beyond.

El Franco, you were such a wonderful friend to me. I will miss your sincere smile. I am also proud of your accomplishments while serving as Harris County Commissioner.

OBITUARY

El Franco Lee

January 30, 1949 – January 3, 2016

Brookside Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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