Harley William "Bill" Lee, 84, of Du Quoin, passed away at 1:20 A.M., Sunday, February 13, 2022 at the Pinckneyville Community Hospital.
Bill had been a mechanic in the coal mines, working at Captain Mines for Arch of Illinois. He was of the Baptist faith. Bill was a United States Army veteran. He was a member of UMWA.
He was born July 23, 1937 at Tamaroa, IL, the son of Harlan and Gladys (Hill) Lee.
He married Mary Jane Valier on April 5, 1958 at the Paradise Baptist Church in Tamaroa and she preceded him in death on October 18, 2019.
He is survived by one son - Harley Wayne Lee and Patty Jackson of Tamaroa, three grandchildren - Nathan A. Lee and wife Amy of Du Quoin, Matthew S. Lee and wife Bekah of Creal Springs, and Shelby L. Liggett and husband Lane of Du Bois, two great grandchildren - Logan Lee and Camden Lee, and two sisters - Betty Thompson and husband Dale and Doris Bathon and husband Alfred, all of Tamaroa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one sister - Mary Ellen Hamilton.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Wednesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Burial will be in the Paradise Cemetery at Tamaroa, IL.
Friends may make memorials to the Paradise Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home.