Mike Lee

Michael “Mike” Thomas Lee, of Quitman, passed away October 3, 2021 in Tyler at the age of 67.

Michael Thomas Lee was born in Montgomery, Illinois on February 15, 1954 to Jesse Mouzon and Sara Jane Teutsch Lee. He lived in Quitman most of his life and was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Quitman Volunteer Fire Department for 19 years and worked for Peoples Telephone Company for 24 years, retiring in 2016. On July 26, 1986, he married the love of his life, Dora Diann Dollar Lee in Tyler. In Mike’s spare time he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and sitting in his shop with his granddaughter listening to the KMOO General Store.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Sara Lee; and one brother, Clifford Lee.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 35 years, Diann Lee of Quitman; two sons, Timothy Alex Lee of Arkansas, and Christopher Michael Lee of Longview; sister, Marilyn Robinson; two grandchildren, Brianna Marie and Belinda Victoria; and several nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends.

A memorial service for Mike is scheduled for 11:00 AM Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Liberty United Methodist Church in Quitman.

In lieu of flowers, Mike wished for donations to be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Hospice of East Texas.