Robert E. Lee Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert, known as Bob by family and friends, died suddenly on Monday, June 13, 2022 at WellStar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Ga. He was born December 24, 1940 to Robert Edward Lee and Frances Smithwick Lee in Memphis, Tennessee where the family lived until Bob was about 5 years old. The family relocated to Lake Charles, Louisiana where they lived for 12 years. Bob spent a lot of time exploring the Louisiana bayous in his beloved pirogue. He also developed a love for horses and became an accomplished equestrian as well as all things “rodeo”. His other interests included archery, guns and flying. He obtained his pilot’s license with his solo flight at age 15. After moving to the Atlanta metro area in 1957, Bob graduated from Henry Grady High School, then attended North Georgia College in Dahlonega (now known as the University of North Georgia). He returned to Memphis, Tennessee for college, graduating from Memphis State University with a Master’s Degree in business. He later attended John Marshall Law School and joined the Georgia State Bar Association in 1978. Bob’s life included many pursuits of adventure, including scuba diving, boating, sailing, caving, hang gliding, flying in a crop duster and a P-51 Mustang, rafting, para sailing, skydiving, piloting an ultralight, riding dirt bikes and graduating to the love of his life, his Harley Davidson Sportster. Bob was a most unique and well-rounded individual. He was an intellectual, a comedian, a traveler, an adventurer, a lover of life, family and friends and a best friend to us all. His favorite charities include Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital, Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital, numerous Veterans Groups, Homeless Groups and homeless persons on a one-on-one basis. Bob is survived by his wife, Carolyn, his brothers Eric and Steve and their spouses, his sister, Chalon, his step son, James and numerous nieces and nephews and their children and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Frances and his sister, Valerie. Those of us left behind are heartbroken but Bob was a true believer and defender of his Christian faith and there is no doubt that he has been welcomed home to heaven by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you donate to Scottish Rite Children's Hospital or St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Robert's name.

Robert E. Lee Jr.

December 24, 1940 - June 13, 2022