Franklin D

Lee

Franklin was born to Albert and Lena Morton Lee in Waynesboro on “Fifth, third, thirty-seven” as he said it. He went to be with Jesus on November 10, 2026. He lived a beautiful 89 years. We are certain he was met immediately by his faithful wife of 69 years, Reva Lee.

Franklin was the owner of Lee’s Mobil Station and then Lee’s Garage in Five Points. He enjoyed serving his community with his God-given talents. However, he may be best known as the driver of Bus 63 for 28 years. Those kids were so special to him. He treated them like an extension of his family.

He and his loving wife raised six children: Terrell (and wife Teresa), Connie Gamble (and her late husband Paul), Danny (and wife Anita), Tommy (and wife Patsy), Eddie (and wife Shelia), and Shelley Patterson (and husband Marty). He adored his 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren, and they adored him right back.

Franklin was a simple man who loved nothing more than being with his family and friends. Trips to the Smoky Mountains with a van loaded to the gills with grandkids were his favorite. In his later years nothing made him happier than breakfast at McDonald’s with his friends doing crossword puzzles and playing show and tell. He didn’t do either of those things. He just enjoyed being there with them.

Everyone who knew Franklin knew for certain that Jesus was the most important person in his life. He served and followed him his entire life. He worshipped and served him with the Five Points Church of Christ for over sixty years.

Visitation will be from 10 am to 1 pm on Friday, November 27th with the funeral at 1:00 at Leoma Church of Christ. Rather than flowers, remember him by donating to the Five Points Church of Christ cemetery or another charity of your choice. 

Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lee family.   Condolences may be shared at www.williamsfh.com