Howard “Gene” Lee, age 89, of Knoxville, TN, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024. He was a member of the Baptist Faith. Gene was retired from the U.S. Army as a MSG with 21 years of service during the Vietnam War era. Preceded in death by parents, Jesse and Carrie Lee; wife, Adelgunde Lee; brothers, James and Charles Lee. Survived by son, Robert Lee; granddaughter, Nikki Mayes; sisters, Betty Beets, Jane Johnson; brothers, Jesse and Wayne Lee. Graveside service will be at 3pm Friday, August 30, 2024 at Lynnhurst Cemetery, 2300 W. Adair Drive Knoxville, TN 37918. Rev. Sharon Farruggin-Paige will officiate. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
