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Henry D. Lee

Mar 5, 1940 – Jun 19, 2020

Service Details

Services celebrating Henry’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 12:00 noon with Pastor Chuncey B. Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Viewing will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00 am– 12:00 noon.

In accordance with Racine County mandate, only 50 people will be allowed to enter the funeral home at a time.  You may be required to wait outside until others leave the building.  For the safety and security of our guests we also require those in attendance to wear a face covering.  We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation during this difficult time. 

Racine – Mr. Henry D. Lee, age 80, affectionately known to many as “Hentoe”, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 19, 2020.

Henry was born on March 5, 1940 in Ackman, MS to the late Robert and Beatrice (nee: Reed) Lee. Later in Henry’s childhood the Lee family moved to Attala County (Kosciusko) MS.  Henry was 19 years old when he moved to Racine, WI.  Henry accepted Christ at an early age and was later added to the Midtown Church of Christ.  All of Henry’s life he was a hard dedicated worker; for every place of employment including:  Standard Founding, Belle City, American Motors retiring from Chrysler after 30 years.  Henry picked up a part-time job at St. Edward’s childcare working until his health failed him.  Henry will truly be remembered for his work ethic.  Henry was an avid fisherman; he enjoyed and took pride doing yard work for family, friends & himself.  Hentoe was heart-broken when he could no longer do that.  Henry was a laid back family man, you know smooth and really kind of cool; especially when he got suited up.  Henry would change his walk you know like a slow drag or a swag.  “Thought ya knew!”  Hentoe had that too.  His nieces would call him “Uncle Pimp” oh how he loved that especially when they say “Unk’ we got your back!” Henry loved his family and his T.V. shows from boxing to westerns.  When those were on Henry was really into them.  Henry was a great husband to Renee.  They shared unconditional love, steady love as Renee was a great wife to Henry.  She stayed by him every time he went to the doctor for what every reason!  Henry was never alone in the hospital over night without Renee by his side.  Renee was there every trip of the train. Hentoe felt safe knowing Renee was there for every surgery, stitch, x-ray, blood work even if Henry needed a band-aide you bet Renee was there.

Henry leaves to cherish his fond memories of his wife, F. Renee Lee; son, James Lee; daughters, Antonya First, all of Racine, WI; Anjanee First of Missouri City, TX; Jasmine Davis of Kenosha, WI; brother, James (Jack) Davis of Joliet, IL. Henry had 7 grandsons, 5 granddaughters, one granddaughter he called his baby! – Antwanette First (United States Navy): 5 great-grandsons, 2 great-granddaughters; mother-in-Law, Betty Lott; sisters-in-love/law, Ethyel Mae of Philadelphia, MS; Lula (John) Garrett, Tammy Gandy, Tonette (Brian) Miller, Janice Lott-Childers, Tiffany (Dewayne) Stevenson Sr., all of Racine, WI; Valeria (Henry) Conner Jr. of Burnville, MN; and brothers-in-love/law, Freddie Marsh-Lott, Gregory Lott Sr., Willie Lott, all of  Racine, WI;  Steve (Martha) Lott of Winneka Park, CA; Perry Lott of Oklahoma City, OK. Henry was an awesome father figure to many! All though Hentoe called everybody “Pal”, there were two that really stood out:  Edward “Ed” Ayers and Bo Bester!  He is further survived by many dear aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins & friends too numerous to mention all by name.  Henry was greeted in Heaven by his parents, Robert & Beatrice Lee; son, Anthony Wayne First, Jr.; brothers, Victor Lee, Sammie Lee and James Walter Lee; sisters, Juanita (Lee) High and Mary Lou (Lee-Dotson) Ruffin.

Services celebrating Henry’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 12:00 noon with Pastor Chuncey B. Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Viewing will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00 am– 12:00 noon.

In accordance with Racine County mandate, only 50 people will be allowed to enter the funeral home at a time.  You may be required to wait outside until others leave the building.  For the safety and security of our guests we also require those in attendance to wear a face covering.  We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation during this difficult time.

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  1. Michelle Williams, BP, MN. says

    June 27, 2020 at 1:29 pm

    Renee, praying for you and the family. My deepest condolences to you all. I love you all and will continue to keep you in my prayers.

  2. Bridget price says

    June 27, 2020 at 4:34 pm

    My prayers go out to you and your family during your time of bereavement.

  3. Melinda lee says

    June 27, 2020 at 8:26 pm

    MelindA lee Rest In Peace iam sammie lee Daugherty may god bless the family I wasn’t able to travel I love yal

  4. Mary Thielen Anderson says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:24 pm

    Henry was blessed to have so many people love him. Renee you have my condolences.

  5. Michael Westmoreland says

    June 27, 2020 at 9:32 pm

    My condolences to the family.

  6. Christine Golden says

    June 28, 2020 at 3:30 am

    The family of Christine Golden would like to send our Deepest Sympathy to the entire Lee family. RIH 😇🌹

  7. FRIENDS OF DISTINCTION says

    June 28, 2020 at 9:44 am

    ACCEPTING THE KINGS INVITATION….. GRACE BE WITH THE FAMILY…… GOD BLESS.

  8. Roy Thompson says

    June 28, 2020 at 5:13 pm

    Send my condolences to the family of my friend Henry,we go back along way from the days at 1805 Howe street.We had so much fun,rest in peace my friend.

  9. FRIENDS OF DISTINCTION says

    June 29, 2020 at 6:21 am

    REST IN PARADISE

  10. Diann Willis. (Faye) says

    June 30, 2020 at 5:44 am

    Renee, and family may the memories of Henry, bring comfort to you all. God bless each of you.

  11. Wanda Cobb says

    June 30, 2020 at 8:24 am

    Renee you have my deepest and sincerest condolences in the home going of your beloved husband!

  12. Charlene Mayfield says

    June 30, 2020 at 12:43 pm

    Pal, I am going to miss you dearly. Henry was the sweetest person you’d ever want to meet, always putting others feelings before his. He’d say how you doing pal? While his own body was in pain. He will surely be missed. Renee you have my condolences and when everyone else is gone tending to themselves, I’ll be there for you.

    Henry until we meet again

  13. Nickoal Martin says

    October 13, 2020 at 6:44 am

    Sending heartfelt condolences to my best friend James Lee and family I’m so sorry for the loss of your father. May God heal your heart in this hurtful time. You know I’m here for you always. Blessings.

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A special ‘Thank You’ for the wonderful service our family received at Draeger Funeral Home. A special thank you to Gary and his beautiful wife and the receptionist who made it so comforting and caring in such a hard time for our family. Everything you did for us made our load so much lighter. Thank you!

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