JOHN “JACK” LEE

He was born April 11, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Edward Porter and Mary E. (Maher) Lee. Jack was a graduate of Marist College and earned a Master’s degree in Communication Arts from Notre Dame as well as a Master’s degree in Education Leadership from WVU. He worked as an educator throughout the Ohio Valley in places that included Central Catholic High School, the WV Penitentiary, Youth Services Systems and Marshall County Schools before retiring from there as a principal. Jack loved music. There was always music in his home, and he was an avid musician, specializing in guitar. Jack was known as a singer, and for his band “Jack Lee and Friends.” He was also passionate about photography and videography.

Jack loved baseball, playing little league in childhood and recreationally as an adult. He began a love affair with ice skating and hockey playing pickup games as a teen. He followed the Pirates and the Penguins in addition to being a season ticket holder for the Pirates, the Washington Wild Things, and held season tickets for the Nailers since their first season in Wheeling.

Jack loved his family deeply, and his granddaughter Alma had a special place in his heart. He had a reverence for all living things, down to the smallest insect. He liked all kinds of cats in particular and had many feline pets over the years.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Lee and Richard Lee, and one nephew, Robert “Red” Lee, as well as his sister-in-law Deni Lee.

Jack is survived by his loving wife Theodora St. Lawrence, his step-son Robert (Carrie Graf) St. Lawrence and their daughter, Alma Graf St. Lawrence, two siblings, Elizabeth “Betsy” Lee and James “Jim” Lee, his sister-in-law, Barbara Lee, several nieces and nephews, his closest friend, Bill Cornforth, and his four beloved furry companions.

Jack fought the damages done to his body by cancer for 15 years. However, he never let the disease take his determination, positivity, kindness, or ability to love. He has earned his wings.

A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall County Animal Rescue League in C/O www.tmcfudning.com.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com.