He went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, January 15, 2024. Edward went quietly and peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral Service: 10AM Friday, January 19 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Wortham Bend Cemetery.
Edward was born November 25, 1945, in Waco, and graduated from the Old Waco high school located downtown. After graduation Edward went to work at the Waco Tribune Herald and he was superintendent over the mailroom for 40+ years. He also worked at Mike’s Print Shop as a side job. While Edward was working at the Tribune Herald, he attended TSTC and earned a degree in applied science and refrigeration. He also took other courses to better himself for his job.
Edward was drafted into the Army Active Duty in October 1966 – October 1968, then four years in the reserve. He was an E4 in the 63rd engineer battalion. He was a disabled Vietnam vet. and struggled throughout his life, fighting the diseases that were brought on by agent Orange.
Edward was a member of VFW 8564 where he worked bingo and participated in fixing the floats for the Veteran’s Day Parades.
Edward loved westerns, and his favorite actor was John Wayne. He was an avid fisherman and loved camping and going on vacations with his family every summer. Traveling across our beautiful country. Edward loved baseball and coaching his kids until they grew up, but he also continued to run Northern Little League to keep it open for other kids that needed a place to go play baseball. Edward spent 20+ years at the ballpark and enjoyed every minute of it.
Edward met the love of his life Linda Ann Lee in high school. They were high school sweethearts since the 11th grade. They graduated in May of 1965 and got married July 23, 1965. So, with the great love they shared, and with God ‘s love and grace they were blessed with being together almost 60 years. Edward was a member of the Old West Cowboy Church.
Edward had three children, Rebecca Ann Lee, Lisa Jo and husband Robert Olivarez, and Joseph Edward Lee Jr. Along with 12 grandkids and 17 great grandkids.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Growing up, Edward was like a second dad. He was the baseball, fishing, hunting and camping coach for all of us and had such an easygoing smile. Not only was he a great personal role model, he was one of the hardest working men that I knew. I am so lucky to have known such a great man from a great family.
Dear Linda and family, Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Edward. We know Linda from online, our BFC and JPM teammate now for around 6-7 years. Linda has been like a mom to all of us, especially Kiki. We have been through the ups and downs with Edward, praying fervently on the downs. He was a valiant fighter now for years, winning so many health battles. We can rejoice knowing he is now in the presence of our Lord and Savior! Edward can now see, hear and walk again! How wonderful is it to know this and to know he has everlasting life with God! Linda, you and I may never meet here but someday, we shall meet in eternity and have lots to talk about. I love you so much my dear “momma”. May God give you the grace and peace you need during this time of grief.
I did not know Edward personally, but I know his wife Linda. Linda is a heartfelt, special lady and Edward must have been very special also, for them to be together for such a long time. May you be comforted by the many warm thoughts of those who care, and May the love that brought you together, fill your heart with joy forever.
Dear Linda, my deepest condolences for the loss of Edward. Take comfort in knowing he’s at home and in peace with his savior.
Dear Linda,
I know there are no words to comfort you at this time but please know you have our deepest sympathy at the loss of your husband. We never knew him but he must have been very special indeed to hold your heart his whole life.
Dear Linda and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Edwards passing and send our heartfelt condolences. He will be missed by all his classmates.
Barry and Carla Todar
Sweet Linda,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. The slide show was amazing! It made me realize what a great person Edward was, and always will be. He is no longer suffering and in a better place.
Linda, thoughts and positive energy to you and your family at this time.
Dear Becky,
I am so sorry for your loss my sister, God had called his servant home for a long and blessed life he will be welcomed into my father’s house. Don’t be sad sis celebrate his life and remember he be waiting to see you again .
Prayers for strength & Peace for family and friends! It’s always terrible to loose a loved one especially as good of a dad, coach grandparent, father & soldier and many more titles he held! My heart and Prayers are going out to family & friends!
Sincerely
I am so sorry to hear about Edward’s passing. We appreciated his service to our country. We will never forget the great family trip to Pearl Harbor with all the survivors and Edward and Linda.