May 1, 1947 - October 12, 2024
William David Lee was born on May 1, 1947, in Stockton, California, to Wayland Lee and Lucy Blair Lee. He met his Lord face to face on October 12, 2024. David lived with his family in Linden, California, for much of his early years. David graduated from Stagg High School in Stockton, California. He then received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of San Francisco. David also served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Purple Heart. After being discharged from the Army, David joined the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department where he served the people of San Joaquin County for 32 years before his retirement in 2001. David was married to Jeanette Potter Lee on November 26, 1971, and they were blessed with 52 years of marriage and two beautiful children, Benjamin Lee (Tori) of Escalon, California, and Jennifer Lee Branco (Bryan) of Folsom, California. David and Jeanette were also blessed with eight grandchildren whom they love; Nathaniel Branco, Samuel Branco, Matthew Lee, Mia Branco, Jacob Lee, Jenna Branco, Jack Lee, and also Sabrina “Bo” Branco who preceded him in death in 2020. David also leaves behind his brothers and sisters, Sherrod Lee, Bob Lee, Max Lee, Luanne Siraq and Kathy Copeland, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. David loved his wife, Jeanette, and his children and grandchildren and was always so proud of them and loved them with all of his heart. As much as David loved the life that he built with Jeanette, there was one thing that David loved even more and that was his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and his church. He was always ready to share the gospel with others, was an encourager, and willing to listen and care for those who needed him. David humbly served as an Elder of the Ripon church of Christ for over 30 years and was dedicated to doing God’s will. David was well-respected in the community and by all of those whom he served in the Lord’s church until his passing. He will be remembered with much love by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. David will be greatly missed.
SERVICES
Mr. Lee's memorial service will be at the Ripon Church of Christ on October 26, 2024 at 11:00 A.M.
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