Timothy B. Lee

Tim Lee, 51, was delivered into the hands of God on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Mercy Hospital with his family and friends by his side. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with the funeral being held at 1 p.m. Upon Tim's request, cremation will occur after the services.
Tim was born January 20, 1958 to Patricia E. Riley and Timothy B. Lee, Sr. in Iowa City and was raised by his grandmother, Lucille M. Rife. Tim was a strong, proud, independent man who wanted to make his own way in life. He was an outstanding basketball star at Dowling Catholic High School, Class of 1976, then attended South Dakota State University and Ellsworth College. He began singing in the 70s with two of his sisters in Bill Riley's Talent Show, sang in choral groups at Dowling and for weddings. He is remembered as always having a cookie jar smile on his face and a contagious laugh that made everyone else laugh, especially when he told jokes. He did impressions, some of which were even good. One of his best was Robert E. Lee’s "It's in God's hands now," in a soft Southern drawl. His much loved chicken, cooked in any way imaginable, was well known by everyone. He loved to watch Lakers games or read a history book as he snacked on a plate of hot wings.
Tim is survived by his father, Timothy B. Lee, Sr.; daughter, Angela "Boogie" Palmer; grandchildren, ShaDae Lee Palmer, Tekeno Gipson, Damarion Palmer, and Samory Lee Palmer; sisters, Patricia "Sugarfoot" Williams, Eleanor Anderson (Kenneth), June "Cricket" Star Hall (Robert) of Des Moines, Ericia Clark of St. Louis, MO, and Kimberly Lee of Denver, CO; brother, Hosea "Gator" Riley, Jr. of Denver, CO and his companion, Karlene Reading; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia E. Riley; and grandmother, Lucille M. Rife.
Memorial contributions may be given to the family in loving memory of Tim.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

Print