Birth Date:
1928-01-23
Deceased Date:
2011-02-25
Obituary:
The Life and Legacy ofCharles Reynold Lee(affectionately known as) "CHIEF" ROOTSBorn: January 23,1928Texarkana, TexasParents: Walter A. Lee, Sr. andRosaA. Walton Lee, preceded in deathBrother: Walter A. Lee, Jr., preceded in deathFAMILYMarried Eloise Brooks Lee, Novem&r 24,1949Children - Regina Lee Newsome & Charles R. Lee IIGrandchildren - Jamina Newsome & Dr. Reginald NewsomeSon-inJaw - James (Jim) NewsomeDaughter -in-law - Mary Green-LeeNiece - Betty Joe (John) WatkinsNephew - Clarence Arthur LeeEDUCATIONGraduated - Dunbar High School, Texarkana, TexasBachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Arts fromKansas State Teacher's College, Pittsburgh, KansasMaster of Science Degree from North Texas State University,Denton, TexasEMPLOYMENTFirst teaching experience Dunbar High School, Lufkin, Texas,1950 - 1953Industrial Arts Teacher, Emmett J. Scott High School,Tyler,Texas, 1953 - 1970Electronics, Industrial Arts, Mathematics Teacher,Robert E. Lee High School, Tyler, Texas, 1970 - 1986Lawn Sprinkler Company owner, Licensed Sprinkler SystemDesigner and Installer