Russell Lee Bee, 87, of the Mountain View community, Robbins, passed away August 3, 2016, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.
Born in Clermont, Ohio, November 11, 1928, he was preceded in death by his parents, John D., Sr. and Sadie Day Bee; infant daughter, Rhonda Jo Bee; brothers, John D. (Rosa) Bee, Jr., and Earl (Bette) Bee; and sisters: Velma (John) St. Clair and Marie Bee.
He worked for Ford Motor Company for many years, and was a member of the Local UAW 425 of Lorain, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma Bowling Bee of the Mountain View community; children: Brenda (Roger) Chambers, Lisa (Martin) Whorley, and Vaughn Bee; grandchildren: Carissa and Sherri Chambers, Ashley Hughett, Trevor Bee, Brittany White, Martin L. Whorley, Major V. L. Whorley, and Troy Thomas; in-laws: Loretta Hamby, Elizabeth Lloyd, Loreen Bowling, Katherine Bowling and Floyd (Wanda) Bowling; and several nieces, nephews and many other relatives.
Funeral service was conducted August 6, in the chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Smithers and Bro. Jerry Byrge officiating. Music was provided by David Walker. Graveside service was conducted August 7, at Black Creek Crossroads Cemetery.
Arrangements by West-Murley Funeral Home.