of Little Rock, AR
May 23, 1926 - July 9, 2018
Young J. Lee, 92, passed peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 9, 2018. He was born May 23, 1926 in Dermott, Arkansas to Jaim and Jin See Lee of China.
He left school early to join the military where he became a sergeant in the 93rd Bombardment Squadron 19th Bombardment Group and was a Machine Gun 1st Class Gunner during WWII. After continental and foreign service, he received an Honorable Discharge and returned to Dermott to work with his father in the grocery business and start a family. After many years in the grocery business, his interest turned to becoming a restaurateur and became a partner in the Hong Kong restaurant in Little Rock and along with his wife, later opened the first Chinese restaurant in North Little Rock, House of China, which he operated for 23 years. During that time, he was selected to serve on the North Little Rock Advertising and Promotion Commission. After retiring from the restaurant business, he enjoyed time with his family, which included 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by a brother, Belser Lee of Dermott, Arkansas and a sister. He is survived by his wife, BoBo Lee of Little Rock; two daughters, Tiki Bennett and her husband, Doug, and Alana Lee, all of North Little Rock; and two sons, Donovan Lee and Kelino Lee and his wife, Cathy of Little Rock.
Funeral service will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 224-8300. Visitation will be 12:00-1:00 P.M., prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Clay Toombs, Logan Campbell, Dennis Lee, Douglas Bennett Il, Evan Lee, and Steve Dodge.
Memorials may be made to Veterans Hospital in Little Rock at https://www.littlerock.va.gov/giving/
My condolences and prayers go out to the Lee family. Our family grew up in the small town of Dermott, AR and our family shared a lot of good memories there. Thank you, Me.Lee, for your kind, unselfish, generous acts of generosity to the many lives you’ve touch.
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Our condolences to you all. Mr. Lee will be sorely missed. God bless you all.
Dear Uncle Young,,
How I will miss you!!!!. I remember the times you lent me your car to go out-of town. I remember when you were putting my bicycle together there in Dermott , that grandaddy had ordered for me. I remember the good food from your restaurant-- especially the eggrolls!!!
Rest in peace my dear uncle and the last of mom's siblings!!!!
I will remember you always,
Your niece,
Elisa
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the words spoken at Revelation 21:3,4"With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away
Was like a second father to me growing up. Gave me my first job at age 13 and taught me many values surrounding hard work and the rewards that come from dedication. I will always love him for the lessons he taught me!
Uncle Young was a gentle and kind soul