- Date Of Birth: August 1, 1985
- Date Of Death: March 21, 2021
- State: Michigan
Jimmy Ray “J.T.” Lee II, age 35, of Niles, Michigan, departed Sunday, March 21, 2021. His life began August 1, 1985 in Niles, Michigan to Jimmy Ray I and Cindy Lee.
Jimmy was employed at DuoForm, in Edwardsburg, as a machine operator. He was a 2004 Ross Beatty graduate. He excelled at football, baseball and basketball. He had many friends and everyone knew that if J.T. had, everyone had.
J.T. was known for his colorful swag and words of wisdom. He was a poet and a free and deep thinker. He left a catalog of his works. He had many special names like Tumbleweed, Big Baby, Uncle, Uncle Hulk, but Dad was the name he loved most. When I want to cry, I will just say ‘Scuse me while I kiss the sky. Although many things were left unsaid, Jimmy was loved and cherished by many. His soul is free but his strength lives on.
J.T. will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his parents Jimmy Ray I and Cindy Lee of Phoenix, Arizona; two daughters, Tanaya Brown of Niles, Zophya Lee of Mishawaka; two sisters, Veronica (Vernell) Beckum of Phoenix, Arizona, LyRee (James) Adams of Grand Rapids; two brothers, Jordan (Deejra) Lee of Niles, Jacob (Jessica) Lee of Granger; maternal grandmother, Sally Robinson of San Diego, California; a special aunt, Shirley Lee of Cassopolis; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
