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MEMORIALSDNA PARTICIPANTSLarry Gene Lee |
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OBITUARYLarry Gene Lee Houston, Texas Larry Gene Lee went to be with the Lord Friday April 22, 2016 at the age of 77. He was born October 15, 1938 in Houston, Texas to Bryan J. and Ima D. Lee. He is preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers Bryan J. Lee, Jr., and H.P.D. officer Robert W. Lee. Mr. Lee is survived by his oldest daughter, Tonya Shinners of Dallas and her husband Scott; his youngest daughter Latisha Ohmart of Katy and her husband Keith; and his four grandchildren Megan Shinners, Conner Shinners, Taylor Ohmart and Regan Ohmart. He is survived by his sisters, Joan Kromer of Houston, Carolyn Arnold of Katy, and foster sister Letitia Weisner of Louisiana. He is also survived by his aunt, Elva Keen of Houston, 6 nieces, 1 nephew, and many loving family members and dear friends. Mr. Lee served honorably in the US Army from September 1956- July 1959. As a child Larry always wanted to be a soldier and serve his country. After being honorably discharged from the army, he spent many years working in the oil field where he worked alongside his dad. He was a proud police officer of the Houston Police Department. After retiring from HPD after 20 years of service, he joined the Spring Branch ISD Police Department where he served as a police officer for another 16 years. He was a loving father and grandfather. There was nothing more important to him than his family. Visitation with the family will be held at Earthman Resthaven on Thursday April 28 from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Earthman Resthaven on Friday April 29 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Texas Sentinels Foundation or the 100 Club. A Special NoteLarry Gene Lee, a participant in the Lee DNA project, died April 22, 2016. Larry joined other descendants of David Lee who were tested. Larry's lineage follows. Larry was descended from David Lee, born early 1700's, lived in Chowan County, North Carolina, Bath County, North Carolina, and New Hanover County, North Carolina; Bryant Lee, son of David, born after 1720 North Carolina; Solomon Lee, Sr., son of Bryan, born around 1758 in North Carolina; Samuel Lee, son of Solomon, Sr.,born 1789 in North Carolina, died in Lawrence County, Mississippi; Wilson Lee, son of Samuel, born in 1816 in South Carolina, died in Harris County, Texas in 1864; Asa Harmon Lee, son of Wilson, born in Mississippi in 1856, died in 1868 Harris County, Texas; Bryan Jennings Lee, son of Asa, born 1899 Harris County, Texas; Larry Gene Lee, son of Bryan Jennings, born 1938. Prior to being tested, Larry had documented his lineage. After his grandfather Asa left Mississippi for Texas, Mississippi relatives knew of the relationship between Asa and his Mississippi cousins, one of whom was Dicy Lee Bush. Larry came into possession of letters written from Dicy to her cousin Asa (Larry's grandfather), letters that were a treasure trove of family lore. A relationship was thus cemented, and Larry and other grandchildren of Asa Lee came to know their Mississippi cousins and to find their place in the history of the family. Larry treasured that history of his family. Both Larry and his brother, Robert Wayne Lee, distinguished themselves as members of the Houston, Texas, Police Department. Robert Wayne died in the line of duty. Memories of his brother's heroic service were ever a part of Larry's life. Larry, too, will be remembered for his dedicated service, for his love of family, and his friendship to so many. Bill and Marilyn Sirmon |