Lee was married and had children.  He was born in Richfield and was a life resident of Richfield. He was employed as an electrician and plumber, and was a member of Meridian Sun Lodge 69, Scottish Rite, was past-patron of Ellsworth Chapter of the O.E.S., and a member of Bath-Richfield Kiwanis Club. He was a member of the Richfield United Church of Christ, and an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Lee also served his Lodge a Chaplain. (ABJ obits 1991)