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Tronsil D. Lee

December 12, 1923 ~ November 14, 2017 (age 93) 93 Years Old

Brooklyn, NY - Mr. Tronsil D. Lee, 93 of Brooklyn, NY formally of Mt. Olive was the beloved son of the late Ernest and Lilian Lee.  He was called home from his earthly labors to heavens reward on November 14, 2017.

He completed his formal education in Mount Olive, NC  He was a long time member of Big Wesley AME Church. An active member of the Carver Alumni Association of Mount Olive. He served in the United States Army for a couple of years and was a World War II Veteran.  Where he worked in Ration Breakdown.  After serving in the United States Army, he relocated his family to New York City and worked as a Head Porter at Plymouth Theater for over 25 years.  He met and married the love of his life, the late Mildred Lee.  They were married for 26 years.

Tronsil was not only a dedicated husband; he was a caring and loving father of five children and grandfather.

Tronsil joins other that preceded him in death Mildred Lee (wife), Judson Lee (son), Sean Lee (grandson), Angelette Richie (daughter), Robin Richie (daughter) and Marcella Lee (sister) and.Ernest Artis Sr. (nephew)

 He leaves to cherish children,  Donna Richie, Gloria Lee, special grand-daughter and caregiver, Tiffany Lee, grandchildren. Chris Lee, Shareese Lee, Joselyn Lee, Donna J. Foster, Cherysh Foster, Jordan Gallishaw (Foster), Herman Foster, great grandchildren, David Lee, Joshua Lee, Daquan Dow, Jessica Lee, Jada Lee, Justin Lee, Heaven Lee, Jereimiah Archibald, TaShawn Foster, Diamond Foster, Devonn Foster, Allaryi Gallishaw. One special niece,  Flora Chambers. special mention for calls and visits; Dasheik Wilson, George Shedrick, Joyce Lee, Kareem Kornegay, Kara Lee, Herman Foster, Alonzo Kornegay, Louise Lee, Kenneth Ray Lee, Azariah Wilson, George Shedrick, Tonia Smith and Ernest Artis Jr.

Also bearing the loss is a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.


 Service Information

Visitation
Sunday
November 19, 2017

2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
St. Luke Disciple of Christ Church
636 Waller Rd.
Mt. Olive, NC 28365

Funeral Service
Sunday
November 19, 2017

2:30 PM
St. Luke Disciple of Christ Church
636 Waller Rd.
Mt. Olive, NC 28365

Interment following funeral service
Sunday
November 19, 2017

Lee-Kornegay Cemetery
Waller Rd.
Mount Olive, North Carolina 28365


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