LaMartis Moncell Lee, Sr.

Legacy of Life But they who wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:41 LaMartis M. Lee was born April 16, 1980, to James and Deborah Lee. He was blessed with one older sister, Carissa Renee Lee. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Charles Sr. and Herlene Davis and Clifton and Helen Lee. LaMartis accepted Christ at an early age and joined New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Kinsale, VA. He attend Cople Elementary School in Hague, VA until his family moved to Richmond, VA. He continued his elementary education at Carver Elementary School where Deacon George Crockett was the Principal. He greatly admired Deacon Crockett and his no-nonsense attitude. He furthered his education at Henderson Middle School and when his family moved to Mechanicsville, he attended and graduated in 1998 from Lee-Davis High School now known as Mechanicsville High School. LaMartis loved playing sports and played in the school band. He was an outstanding wrestler and received a college scholarship for his wrestling abilities. However, in his senior year, LaMartis injured his leg and was unable to display his wrestling skills on the college level. Therefore, LaMartis decided to join the United States Marine Corp after graduation. On October 14, 2000, two became one. LaMartis married Tanya I. Cosby at First Union Baptist Church and they have been blessed with three wonderful children. As LaMartis military career advanced, so did the opportunities for his family to travel and live in other states. They have been stationed in Cherry Point, NC; Beaufort, SC; Oceanside, CA and Fort Leonard Wood, MS. LaMartis served his country for over 21 years including two tours of duty in Iraq and a tour of duty in Afghanistan, Fallujah and Japan. He also served on a special assignment in Australia. He was an excellent Marine and mentor; he displayed great leadership skills and was admired by his fellow Marines. After over 21 years of service, Msgt LaMartis Lee retired from the United States Marine Corp on September 30, 2020, and move back to Mechanicsville, Virginia. LaMartis loved his Dallas Cowboys Football Team and enjoyed watching the games with his father. He was always competing in events with other Marines and his children. LaMartis Sr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. He leaves to cherish his memory his spouse, Tanya C. Lee; two sons, Daniel Jovan Cosby and LaMartis Moncell Lee, Jr.; one daughter, Jaida Nicole Lee; his parents, Rev. James and Deborah Lee; sister, Carissa Renee Lee; mother-in-law, Jane B. Jenkins (Shawn) and father-in-law David Cosby; four brothers-in-law, Nathaniel Brooks, Nicholas Brooks, Brian Whitlock and Devin Cosby; sister-in-law Venus Brooks; grandmothers-in-law, Gladys Cosby and Mary Esther Brooks; seven aunts, Brenda Brown, Ruth Robinson, Sharon Cosby, Lovette Hickman, Elder Esther Brooks, Denise Brown and Constance Brooks; seven uncles, Clifton Lee Jr. (Shirley), Richard Lee, William Lee (Shelia), Leroy Lee, Dr. Charles Davis Jr. (Tonia) Donnie Brooks Sr., and Christopher Brooks (Michelle); three nieces, Samya Mitchell, Patricia Jane Brooks “aka Izzy”, and Bethany Brooks; five nephews, Darius Lee, Brandon Brooks, Braylen Brooks, Braxton Brooks and Nicholas Brooks Jr.; Lottie King, great aunt-in-law; a host of cousins and other relatives and friends.

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LaMartis Moncell Lee, Sr.

April 16, 1980 - October 18, 2022