Lee Edward McRee, age 81 of the Bethesda Community passed away October 11, 2017 at his home. Born in Mt. Dora, FL to the late Howard & Estelle McRee. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church. Lee is preceded in death by his son, Ivy Lee McRee; brothers, Ernest McRee, Roy McRee and Howard McRee, Jr.; sisters, Susan Perry and Peggy Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Annette Beasley McRee of the Bethesda Community; sons, Lee Jr. (Lori) McRee of Cameron, NC and Danny Van Wie of Pittsburgh, PA; daughters, Della (David) Stollenwerck of Millbrook, AL, Sherry (Mark) Yost of San Diego, CA and Lori Copenhaver of Prattville, AL; brothers, Mickey (Jonelle) McRee of Fernandina Beach, FL and Jackey (Judy) McRee of Bristol, TN; sister, Sharon (J.D.) Carter of Auburndale, FL; nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 10:00AM Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Mary Kate Myers officiating. Burial will follow in Williamson Memorial Gardens. Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers and members of Bethesda United Methodist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Bethesda United Methodist Church. Visitation will be 4-8PM Wednesday and one hour prior to the service at WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 615-794-2289. www.williamsonmemorial.com