Obituaries & Tributes

Jim D. Lee: April 9, 1935 – Oct. 30, 2021

Jim D. Lee, 86, was born in Homestead, Okla., April 9, 1935. He passed away peacefully in his home in Springfield on Oct. 30, 2021.

He is the last of his six siblings. He is survived by his wife Robin Lee, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews.

He was an all-star athlete at Springfield High School.

He worked for Wildish Construction as a heavy equipment operator until retirement. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He loved spending time with his family. No funeral service will be held. There will be a private family gathering in his honor.

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