Woodrow Howell Lee

Woodrow Howell Lee obituary, Franklin, NC

Woodrow Howell Lee

Woodrow Lee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Macon Funeral Home on Jul. 17, 2025.

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Woodrow Howell Lee, 80, of Otto, NC, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Woodrow was born on April 30, 1945, in Donaldsonville, GA, to the late Ira and Willie White Lee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Lee; siblings, Robert Lee, Ruby Jewel Henry, Willie Ruth Lee, Mary Jeanette Lee and Johnny Lee.
He worked for Firestone Tires until retirement. He was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church and was a good soul who loved people.
He is survived by his brother, Jack Lee; and sister, Jessie Miller.
A service will be held at Holly Springs Baptist Church, Friday, July 18th at 11am. Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Larry Rose, Bill Daken, Donnie Seagle, Mike Leonard, and Dan Price.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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