James "Bo" Lee Jr.

James "Bo" Lee, Jr., 79, of Garden City, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.

A native of Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of James Winston Lee, Sr. and Doll Allen Lee.

He was raised in Chatham County and attended Robert W. Groves High School. After high school he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served his country honorably in Vietnam. Following his time in the Navy, Bo was employed with IBEW Local Union 508 as an electrician for 44 years before his retirement.

In 1957, he met his childhood sweetheart and the love of his life Mary Murray. They were married In 1963 and celebrated 60 years this year. Bo was a loving family man who adored his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren with all of his heart. He was the best husband, daddy and grandpa that anyone could ask for. He was a hard working, selfless man with a big heart and an even bigger smile. He was well-loved by all who knew him and always made everyone feel important.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Murray Lee; sister, Ann Pickard; and son-in-law, Butch Boaen.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lee; son, Jamie Lee (Tina); daughter, Denise Lee Boaen; grandchildren, Sarah Emig (Mark), Cody Lee (Britteney), Morgan Lee (Dustin) and Lizzie Lee (Andrew); great grandchildren, Grace, Scarlett and Millie; and a number of nieces, nephews and other family members.

Visitation will be held Sunday, September 3, 2023 from 1-3pm at Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel. Graveside services will be held Sunday, September 3, 2023, 3:30pm at Gravel Hill Cemetery with Pastor Jay Murray officiating.

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Services have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel, 2794 West US Highway 80 Garden City, GA 31408. (912) 964-2862. www.bakermccullough.com