Billy Lee

Billy “Joe” Lee, 79, of Berne passed away Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur after battling with Parkinson’s. He was born July 29, 1944, in Delight, Arkansas to Dudley and Lalah (Ross) Lee. He was married June 29, 1968, to Darlene Sue Pyle.
He served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany for three years. He attended Grace Bible Church in Berne. He was employed at Home Dairy and CTS in Berne. In his free time, he enjoyed golfing and sports.
He is survived by his wife of Berne; sister, Gladys Pennington of Geneva; and brother, Glen Lee of Portland. He will be missed greatly by his house cat, Scottee.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kimberly Jo Lee in Nov. 1973; and brothers and sisters in Arkansas and Texas.
A private burial has taken place at MRE Cemetery with military honors.
Memorials may be made to Grace Bible Church or the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Arrangements provided by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne. To sign the online guest book, visit www.zwickjahn.com.