OBITUARY
Earl Koger Lee
September 20, 1928 – July 23, 2018
IN THE CARE OF
Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home & Cemetery
Earl K. Lee, age 89, passed away on July 23, 2018 at Wellbrooke of Kokomo. Earl was born on September 20, 1928 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Augustus and Orpha (Lowhorn) Lee.
Earl was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean War and served his country honorably for 4 years. Following his enlistment, Earl returned to New Castle and was married to the love of his life, Nila (Dyer) Lee. Nila preceded Earl in passing on December 21, 2002. Earl found work at Chrysler of Kokomo as a toolmaker and worked there for 32 years, retiring in 1987.
Earl was a man of several hobbies, which included guitar playing, woodworking, golfing, bowling, and filling out crossword puzzles. He and his family enjoyed taking camping trips to the Smoky Mountains. Earl was a terrific family man, and was always there for them whenever help was needed.
Earl is survived by his children, Sheila Cotham, Jane (Don) Morrow, and Daya (Steve Harshman) Lee; daughter-in-law, Gloria Reagan; brother, Bill (Ollie) Lee; sister-in-law, Betty Jo Lee; grandchildren, Larry Reagan Jr., Amy Roberson, Jami Lynn Hamel, Holly Sparks, Earl Ray Dalton, Danell Gedek, Steven White, Kylie Spencer, Beth Longstreet, and Jordan Lee; and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and parents, Earl was preceded in death by his sons, Garry Reagan and Larry Reagan; brothers, Bob Lee, Dennis Lee, Lowell Lee, Randall Lee, Jack Lee, and Danny Lee; sister, Marg Southard; grandchildren, Gary Wayne Guffey and Nikki Hensley; and great-great granddaughter, Harper Haskett.
There will be a private family service for Earl at a later date at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home.
Earl's family would like to acknowledge the nurses and staff at Wellbrooke of Kokomo for the loving care that they gave to Earl during his final days.
See more
Show your support
FAMILY
- Augustus Lee Father (deceased)
- Orpha Lee Mother (deceased)
- Nila Lee Wife (deceased)
- Bill Lee Brother
- Bob Lee Brother (deceased)
- Dennis Lee Brother (deceased)
- Lowell Lee Brother (deceased)
- Randall Lee Brother (deceased)
- Jack Lee Brother (deceased)
- Danny Lee Brother (deceased)
- Marg Southard Sister (deceased)
- Betty Jo Lee Sister-in-law
- Sheila Cotham Daughter
- Jane Morrow Daughter
- Daya Lee Daughter
- Garry Reagan Son (deceased)
- Larry Reagan Son (deceased)
- Gloria Reagan Daughter-in-law
- Larry Reagan Jr. Grandson
- Earl Ray Dalton Grandson
- Steven White Grandson
- Jordan Lee Grandson
- Amy Roberson Granddaughter
- Jami Lynn Hamel Granddaughter
- Holly Sparks Granddaughter
- Danell Gedek Granddaughter
- Kylie Spencer Granddaughter
- Beth Longstreet Granddaughter
- Gary Wayne Guffey Grandson (deceased)
- Nikki Hensley Granddaughter (deceased)
- Harper Haskett Great Granddaughter (deceased)
- Mr. Lee also leaves several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren to cherish his memory.
Services
No services are scheduled at this time. Receive a notification when services are updated.
GET REMINDERS
Thank You
We are reviewing your submission. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website
Earl Koger Lee
Taking Care Of Yourself
Helping yourself at your time of loss
Taking care of others
Helping Others Endure Their Loss