Raymond William Lee Jr.
December 29, 1943 ~ May 4, 2023
Born in:
Aquilla, Texas
Resided in:
Bryan, Texas
Raymond William Lee Jr., 79 of Bryan, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
Raymond William Lee Jr. was born on December 29, 1943 to Raymond W. Lee Sr. and Avonell Lee in Aquilla, TX. He graduated from Connaly High School in Waco, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Billy and Darryl Lee. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Doris Lee; daughter Sheila Hennigar and husband Scott Hennigar, daughter Robin Haischer and husband Chris Haischer, daughter Teresa Daniels and husband Chip Daniels. Sister Margaret Harper. Grandkids Misty Ryan and husband Richie Ryan, Stuart Hennigar, Tara Richards and husband James Richards, and Dominic Daniels. Great grandkids Faith Ryan, Kaden Ryan, Reagan Richards, and soon to be Peyton.
Raymond has been a long-time resident of Bryan, Texas since 1980. Before coming to Bryan, Raymond resided in a few places throughout the years including Waco, Austin, and Klamath, OR. Most recently, he worked at New S/W Baking Co and went on to retire in 2007. He was also a member of First Baptist Church in Bryan.
Raymond’s hobbies included gardening, birdwatching, woodworking, and feeding treats to neighborhood dogs at the park. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He instilled hard work and a love of nature with his family. He loved building birdhouses and watching his purple martins every spring morning and evening. He had an extended family of kids and dogs that walked in the park behind his house that would always stop by for a chat and a treat. Raymond loved Jesus and enjoyed his coffee and devotional every morning on the back porch. The family thanks you for your love and support during this time.
A visitation will be held at Callaway-Jones Funeral Center on Sunday, May 7th from 5-7. A funeral service will also be held at Callaway-Jones on Monday, May 8th from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. with a graveside service at Powers Chapel Cemetery from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. David Gusewelle will be officiating and Rob Brower will be playing the violin. Pallbearers include Scott Hennigar, Chris Haischer, Chip Daniels, Richie Ryan, Stuart Hennigar, Kaden Ryan, and Dominic Daniels.
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Visitation: May 7, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Room: Bluebonnet Chapel
Callaway-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Center
3001 S College Ave
Bryan, TX 77801
979-822-3717
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Dear Doris,
Raymond is home with Jesus and in no more pain. You took very good care of him. We are sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss, but I know that Raymond is with Jesus and that makes me smile through the tears. I feel so blessed to have known Raymond; it was an honor! I am blessed to know you and to mourn along side of you. I love you my dear friend!
Raymond will be dearly missed. Raymond and Doris were my mother’s neighbors and dear friends. As my mother aged, Raymond and Doris kept eyes on her. They came by most days to check in. Mom loved to sit on the porch and Raymond and Doris would sit with her. Raymond always greeted mom with a hug and a hair tussle. She loved it! When he baked cookies for Sunday school he always brought her a couple and she told me how delicious they were. Raymond was a kind and caring man, a wonderful husband and father, and a sweet friend. I’m so glad I had the opportunity to know him.
You were dear to our Sunday School department. We know that you are with our Savior but will miss you till we all get to heaven.
Brenda and Glenn Harmon
Doris and Family,
We will truly miss Raymond. I (Mike) am glad I was able to spend a few minutes with y’all on Wednesday morning at the hospital. Love and prayers to you all.
Mike and Carol Downie
Doris,
One lesson Ray’s life taught us: Never underestimate the power & significance of a back-porch ministry in later life.
You and Ray have been a blessing –not just to Hank & Winnie–but to their humans as well.
We hope to see you there, Doris, when you are ready. You can be guaranteed that Hank & Winnie –thanks to Ray–will be looking for you each time we pass your gate…!
You & Ray had many lovely pictures taken together at beautiful places. But just think of the majestic beauty Ray is seeing now in the presence of His Lord and Savior.
“When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be. When we all see Jesus…”
For now though, may God bless you with comfort and strength. May He carry you when life seems too hard. And may you know that you are dearly loved.
Raymond was a neighbor who would visit with another neighbor and myself on many mornings. He always had a smile, story and sometimes some home baked cookies. I would see him in the park when walking Hershey, he would meet us at his back gate with a hello and treat for Hershey. She still wants to stop as we walk by, she remembers getting a treat or two as we rounded the corner. The neighbors will miss him. Prayers for you Doris and family.