Ornce "Dude" Lee

Mr. Ornce “Dude” Lee, 86, husband of Linda Creel Lee, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at his home in Lake City.

Mr. Lee was born on June 6, 1938, in Lake City, son of the late Eddie Lee and Mattie Matthews Lee. He attended Camp Branch Church of God of Prophecy and was a retired self-employed carpenter, known for his craftsmanship, attention to detail, and dedication to quality work.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Linda Creel Lee of Lake City, are his children, Marie Cantrell of Summerville, Tammy Bryan of Walterboro, Mark Bryan of Scranton, Tina Johnson of Coward, Anne Hurtado of Columbia and Allan Lee of Coward; 19 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; brother, A. Q. Lee; numerous nieces and nephews, as well as a large extended family, including cousins and in-laws.

Mr. Lee was preceded in death by his siblings, Earlene Lee, Buena Antwine, Mildred Loach, Laverne Lee, Ashton Lee, Rushton Lee, T.G. Lee, Kester Lee, Elden Lee and Raymond Lee.

The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Amedisys Hospice for their care and compassion to our family.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Carolina Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 4:00 PM, Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Carolina Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at Strickland-Feagin Cemetery, Lake City.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2090 Executive Hall Road, Ste 130, Charleston, SC 29407.

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