Billy Lee

Billy Joe Lee, 79, of Berne, Indiana, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 2, 2023, at Adams Memorial Hospital, after battling with Parkinson’s.

He was born on July 29, 1944, the son of Dudley and Lalah (Ross) Lee in Delight, Arkansas. Joe was united in marriage to Darlene Sue Pyle on June 29, 1968.

Joe served his country in the United States Army, being stationed in Germany for three years.

He attended Grace Bible Church in Berne, Indiana.

Joe was employed at Home Dairy and CTS in Berne, Indiana. 

In his free time, Joe enjoyed golfing and sports.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene Sue Lee of Berne, Indiana; sister, Gladys Pennington of Geneva, Indiana; and brother, Glen Lee of Portland, Indiana. He will be missed greatly by his house cat, Scottee. 

Joe was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Jo Lee, in November 1973; and brothers and sisters in Arkansas and Texas.

Private burial has taken place at M.R.E. Cemetery with military honors.

Preferred memorials can be given to Grace Bible Church or the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Arrangements are being handled by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel of Berne, Indiana.

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