Chris Lee

James Christopher Lee, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, and friend departed this life on November 5, 2026, in Counce, Tennessee.

Born on January 28, 1969, in Springhill, Louisiana, Chris was the son of Donna S. Spears Lee and the late James W. Lee. On June 15, 1996, he was united in marriage to Donna Deshea Edwards, who survives.

Chris worked for Welch Nissan for many years as a master technician in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Prior to moving to Counce, Tennessee, he worked at Mid America Packaging. He and his brother, Richard, owned Pickwick Oil & Lube. Chris worked for Packaging Corporation of America for 20 years in Counce, Tennessee. Chris was a member of the United Steel Workers of America.

Chris greatly enjoyed spending time with his family. He had a need for speed, from boats,cars, and motorcycles. If it went fast, he wanted it. He enjoyed working on vehicles in his spare time. He Loved anything to do with music. Some of his favorite times were spent surrounded by family and friends in his shop listening to music and dancing.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Deshea Edwards Lee of Counce, Tennessee; two daughters Jordyn Sowell and husband Dustin of Counce, Tennessee, and Ashleigh Matlock and husband Chad of Savannah, Tennessee; two sons, Erik Edwards of White Hall, Arkansas and Chase Lee of Hot Springs, Arkansas; mother, Donna S. Lee; three sisters, Lisa Lee of Austin, Texas, Jamie Lee of Mobile, Alabama, and MaryKay Edwards and husband Kenneth of Grady, Arkansas; one brother, Richard Childers and wife Lisa of Counce, Tennessee; grandchildren, Colton Edwards, Conner Edwards, Camden Edwards, Tynleigh Pierce, Ryleigh Smith, Lynnon Sowell, and Elliot Sowell; Great-granchildren, Maverick Edwards, and Winston Edwards.

Chris was preceded in death by his father, James W. Lee, and father-in-law, Don J. Edwards.