Edward W. Lee

Edward W. Lee, Jr. was born on September 23, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland to Mrs. Altia E. Lee and the late Edward W. Lee, Sr. Eddie graduated from Forest Park High School and Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. On December 3, 1999, Eddie met Caryl-Marie Barron, who he joined in holy matrimony on September 28, 2003, in Olney, Maryland. Eddie had one son, Jason Lee, now of Atlanta, Ga., who was his father's pride and joy, and one stepson, Richard Dante Barron, a sophomore at Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. During his lifetime, Eddie had many jobs. They included cashiering at Pantry Pride in Edmondson Village Shopping Center, where he was only the second African-American to hold that position at that time, to working for corporate America at Proctor and Gamble. However, he was most noted for his entrepreneurship in the areas of real estate, construction, renovation and various other projects. Fourteen years ago, he formed a successful corporation named for his mother and son. In November 2003, he was honored at the 2nd Annual Mayor's Appreciation and Awards Banquet for minority developers for his contribution in rebuilding Baltimore. For many years, Eddie mentored several young men in the areas of self-improvement and esteem. He regularly contributed to his community by working in soup kitchens and distributing turkeys on Thanksgiving Day. This was an annual practice that he greatly enjoyed! Eddie was known for his humor and his generous, kind spirit. He was always concerned about doing the right thing and being a fair and honest person. His family lovingly referred to him as "Big Time". His close friends referred to him as "Mojo-Iesky". He enjoyed the finer things of life including good food, jazz, dancing and traveling with his wife and friends. Prior to his untimely demise, he was looking forward to retirement, which included relocating to Florida and relaxing on the beach. In addition to his beloved wife, son, stepson, and mother, he leaves to mourn his passing: his sister, Evon Lee Thompson of Hayward, Calif.; brother, Michael P. Lee of Hayward, Calif.; five aunts, Jeanette Douglass, Geraldine Brooks, Alice Lee, Jean Lee and Edna Bagby all of Baltimore, Md.; three nephews, William V. Lee, Michael B. Lee, both of Baltimore and Christopher M. Beams of Hayward, Calif.; niece, Tiffany Lee of Baltimore; and a host of cousins and many, many, long time friends. Eddie loved life. He valued his family and his many friends. Once you were Eddie's friend, you were his friend for life.

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Edward W. Lee

September 23, 1949 - September 30, 2004