George E. Lee Jr., 70, of Homeworth, passed away at 1:36 p.m., Friday, June 24, 2016, at Aultman Hospital.
George was born December 1, 1945, in Bedford, Ohio, to George and Lillian (Kurena) Lee Sr. and spent the younger part of his life in Florida before moving to the area.
He was a graduate of Seacrest High School in Florida. He had been a farmer for many years and had also been a steel equipment specialist for 30 years, retiring from S.E.S. George enjoyed gardening, cooking, tending to his yard, but he most especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Besides his wife, the former Patricia Gimbara, whom he married March 29, 1969, he leaves his daughter, Jennifer (Michael) Leone of Alliance; two sisters, Diana (Donnie) Coffelt of Salem and Deborah Lee of Salem; five grandchildren, Nicholas, Jessica, Jenna, Gavin and Julia. He also leaves several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant grandson, James Allen Leone.
A celebration of George's life is being planned by his family to take place at a later date.
Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home 75 S. Union Ave., Alliance, Oh 44601.