FT. DEFIANCE, AZ – For Friday October 4, 2019, a funeral escort for US Navy veteran James G. Lee, 86 years old. The family of our hero is humbly requesting for an escort from St. Michaels to Ft. Defiance, Az.
Staging Details for 10/4 Friday
Staging time: 0745 Summit Funeral Home, St. Michaels, Az.
KSU: 0815
Destination: Good Shepherd Mission, Ft. Defiance, Az. After funeral service concludes, escort to Ft. Defiance Veterans Cemetery
Route: East on HWY 264, north on Rt. 12 to Good Shepard Mission, then to Ft. Defiance Cemetery after service.
Viewing at 0900, funeral service will begin at 1000.
James G. Lee was born June 29, 1933, his clans are Water Edge People, born for Mud People, his parents were Herbert and Ora Lee. He lived at Coalmine, NM and surviving siblings are Lily and Irene Lee. Deceased siblings: Louise Walker, Ann Marie Miller, David, Franklin, Eddie, Larry and Phillip Lee. His children are Mildred Blackgoat, Norman Lee, Christopher Lee (deceased), Kathleen Lee, Alvin Lee and Sharon Lee. en grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Lee was a Boiler Technician Fireman while in the US Navy, he enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 24, then transferred to the US Navy on December 8, 1955. He was honorably discharged in Inactive duty on December 7, 1961.
On behalf of Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we extend our deepest condolences to Lee family. We whole heartedly thank US Navy James G. Lee for his service. May you rest in peace and may you never be forgotten. God Speed.
Contact: Mildred 505-713-7955 (daughter)