Leslie "Les" Andrew Lee
Leslie “Les” Andrew Lee, 53, of Springfield, died at 6:00 pm, Thursday, May 31, 2018 at his home. He was born May 18, 1965 in Springfield, IL to Joyce Watson.
Survivors include two children, Anthony (Dawn) Gayton, and Bryana Lee, both of Springfield; his mother, Joyce McIntosh of Springfield; four siblings, Leanne (Tim) Roseberry of Springfield, Lisa Lee of Atlanta, GA, Kimberly McIntosh of Springfield, and Jack McIntosh of Springfield; two grandchildren, Bryson and Devonte Gayton both of Springfield; and several aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lynn Lee.
Leslie was a Springfield resident for most of his life. He was a graduate of Lanphier High School and was proudly a 1983 Boys Basketball State Champion. He later graduated from Lincoln College and the University of Tennessee- Martin. Leslie was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He retired from Memorial Medical Center. Leslie enjoyed sports, and cookouts with family.
Visitation: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield.
Funeral Service: 12:30 pm, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield with Reverend Jacson Moody officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted.
Memorial contributions may be made to Kumler United Methodist Church.
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Lisa McGee posted on 6/6/18
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