William J. Lee

William J. Lee age 85, of Newcastle went home to be with his Lord on Friday, January 23, 2015 in Oklahoma City. He was born April 14, 1929 in Blanchard, OK. He was the 3rd child of nine children born to Robert Boyd Lee and Mary (Bacon) Lee. William grew up and attended school in the Dibble community. As a farm boy he learned the value of hard work and he kept that same work ethic throughout his life. As a young man he learned the welding trade which later became his lifelong career. For many years he worked in oil field related businesses, welding oil field equipment. He then worked over 30 years as a maintenance and repair welder for American Trailers and City Trailers. William married the love of his life, Martha Chapman on Oct. 10, 1953. They made their first home in OKC before moving to Newcastle in 1957. Together they raised two children, Roger and Saundra. William was a faithful Christian and member of the Newcastle First Baptist Church for over 50 years. For many years he served as a Deacon, he taught Sunday School and sang in the church choir. On his own he started a jail ministry, preaching and singing at the OKC Jail and the McClain Co. Jail. He also ministered at the OKC Rescue Mission for nearly 20 years. Throughout his life William enjoyed raising, riding and training horses. He also enjoyed growing a garden, doing yard work, playing his guitar and reading his Bible. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a special brother and a great friend to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by: Parents, Boyd and Mary Lee; Brother, Joe Lee; Sister, Ana Mae Duncan, Bonnie Lee and Wynona Weeks; Infant daughter, Carol Jean Lee; He is survived by: Wife, Martha Lee of Newcastle; Son, Roger Lee and wife Ellen of OKC; Daughter, Saundra Stone of Newcastle; Two brothers, Bruce Lee and wife Eunice of Alex, Roy Lee and wife Mary of Lexington; Two sisters, Hazel Wright and husband Jim of Texas, Shay Williams of Noble; Three grandchildren, Jared Stone and wife Julia of Blanchard, Renee Lee of Moore, and Kelsey Lee of OKC; Three great grandchildren, Allie, Autumn and Sadie. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Newcastle. Interment will be at the Blanchard Cemetery. Arrangements are with Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Newcastle.

William J. Lee

April 14, 1929 - January 23, 2015