Lee Lydick

Lee lived a life marked by resilience, faith, and love. He fought the good fight, overcoming numerous health challenges over the final decades of his life, driven by his devotion to his wife and family.

He attended Arlington Heights High School in Fort Worth, where he met and began dating the love of his life, Anne Woodson. Anne and Lee married in 1961 and shared 63 years of marriage, a true testament to their enduring bond. Their incredible love and commitment has served as a priceless example to their family and many others of what a healthy, biblical marriage looks like.

Lee began his career in banking, working in New York before returning home to Texas. After years in banking, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to acquire and later sell Triple XXX Root Beer Company. He went on to co-found Grant Lydick Beverage Company, which he and his partner grew into one of the largest independent soft drink distributors in Texas.

Beyond business, Lee’s adventurous spirit shined through in his passion for motorsports. He earned his professional auto racing license after retiring from the soft drink business and raced at legendary tracks across the country. He cherished the lifelong friendships made on the track and remained close to many of his racing companions until his passing.

Much more than his reputation in business or on the track, Lee was known for his unwavering faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His faith permeated every aspect of his life—his marriage, his work, his friendships, his role as a father, and his relationships with his beloved grandchildren. He and Anne served in leadership capacities at church and in Bible Study Fellowship for many years. Lee was especially honored to have served as an active member of the Board of Directors of Dallas Theological Seminary for twelve years. His service there and the relationships he built were among the greatest honors of his life.

Lee (“Pop” to his children and grandchildren) is survived by his beloved wife Anne, son John and his wife Darlynn, his son Robert and his wife Emily, his grandchildren Nicholas, Caroline, Robert, Lottie, Braxton, Hannah and Hadley, and his sister, Lana.

He is now in heaven, watching over his family and looking forward with confidence to the day they will be reunited in paradise.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dallas Theological Seminary or to a charity of your choice.