John was a graduate of Ensley High School, Birmingham Southern College, the LSU School of Banking, & the American Institute of Banking. He served his country in the United States Army from 1953-1955.
During his over 50 years in banking, John was Senior Vice President & Ensley Branch Manager of the First National Bank of Birmingham, Vice President of Citizens Bank of Leeds, & a founding member of Covenant Bank (Leeds).
A lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church, John served six Presbyterian churches in the Jefferson County area in various positions including Deacon, Elder, Sunday School teacher, choir member, & Clerk of the Session. In 1983, he was elected Moderator of the Birmingham Presbytery. He served his community as the President of the Leeds Civitan Club.
John was preceded in death by his father, Roland Visor Lee, Sr.; mother, Ellen Louise Lee; & sister, Florence Louise Lee.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judith Bates Lee; daughters, Susan Lee Mills of Dallas, TX & Carol Lee Pattillo of Leeds; sons-in-law, The Rev. Michael Mills & Alexander Fraser Pattillo, III; & grandchildren, Alexander Pattillo IV, Clare Mills, Bradford Pattillo, John Mills, & Grace Pattillo. and Brother, Roland V. Lee, Jr. of Birmingham, Al.
The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, April 23rd from 10AM to 11AM at Bold Springs Presbyterian Church, 7544 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL 35242, with the funeral following at 11AM.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Kellie Walters, caregiver, & Kindred Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bold Springs Presbyterian Church.
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