Robert Lee Jr.

ROBERT LEE, JR., son of the late Robert Lee Sr. and Ruthie Taylor, was born on June 12, 1931 in Winnsboro, South Carolina. In the mid 1930's, the family relocated to Baltimore, Maryland where he attended Baltimore City Public Schools, graduating from Frederick Douglas Senior High in 1947. After graduation, in order to join the Armed Forces, Robert, age 15, changed his year of birth to join the U.S. Army, where he served in the 505th Airborne infantry as a Corporal. After serving his obligation, in 1950-1952, he was employed as a Street Car and Mass Transit Bus Operator for the City of Baltimore. He then joined the U.S. Navy as a Radioman. In 1952, Robert married the late Florine Patterson. From this union was born nine children, Angela Roberta (deceased), Robert III (Butch), Anthony, Valerie Maria, Linda Diane, Rodney Leroy (deceased), Donna Eleanor, Kevin, and Kim Denise. After twenty years of honorable service, in 1970, Robert was discharged to the Fleet Reserves as a Radioman, petty Officer First Class. In 1973, Robert married the late Virginia Gibbs-Collier. From 1970-1976, he was employed with the Xerox Corporation as a Service Technician; 1976-1985, employed by Pitney Bowes as a Customer Service Engineer Supervisor; 1985-1996 retired from the State of Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a Electronics Technician. While serving on Active Duty in the Armed Forces, Robert served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, receiving awards and accommodations. Robert was a member and baptized at the Morning Star Baptist Church, a member of Central-Summerfield U.M.C. (Wildwood Pkwy) and a current member of the Village Baptist Church. While members of these branches of Zion, her served as a faithful Usher and Choir member, participating in various activities when asked/or volunteering. In mid October, 2011, after a major second surgery, Robert's health began to decline. As a very independent person, he could no longer live alone or care for himself, requiring 24 hour nursing care. As our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ would have it, He called him home on May 22, 2015. He leaves to cherish his memory: seven children; one daughter-in-law, Denise Michelle Lee; one son-in-law; Steven Kelly Blair; 6 great-grands; 14 grandchildren; two brothers, David (Mary), and Nathaniel (Carolyn), one Aunt, Willie Mae Kennedy; a dedicated niece, Dorothy “Dottie” Perkins, and a close friend, Randy Knight; along with a host of relatives and friends.

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Robert Lee Jr.

June 12, 1931 - May 22, 2015