Edward Earl Lee (King) passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, in Kennett, MO, at NHC Health Care. Born January 9, 1953, in Caruthersville, MO. He was the center of attention in any room, and his presence was always felt. He enjoyed playing in The Platinum Band with his crew! He was a longtime employee at Loxcreen. He confessed his life to Christ many years ago. He was a member at Greater Community Temple.

Preceding him in death his father, Willie Lee; his mother, Mamie Breuting; and his daughter, Roxanne Lee. His siblings, Wesley Jones, Henry Jones, Curtis Jones Sr., Inez Waddell, Mary Anna Ross, and Mattie Maeford.

He leaves to cherish his memories 2 daughters, TaKesha Lee Kennett, MO, and Ashlee Lee, Dallas, TX. Siblings: Mamie Lee West-Alton III., Regina Bell-Benton Harbor, MI, Frank Thompson-Houston TX, Eugene (Arlean) Breuting-Caruthersville, MO. 2 Grandchildren: Kewanee Lee-Phenix City, AL, DarZackeon Kelly-Desloge, MO. 1 great-grandchild, JaKobe Kelly-Desloge, MO.

Special Friends Wayne Weeden and Catreena Moore

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 25, 2026, in the John W. German Funeral Home Chapel in Hayti, with Pastor Luke Robinson officiating. Visitation will be from 1 until service time. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Hayti.