David L. Lee, age 85, of Lumberton, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. He was born May 1, 1933 in Robeson County to the late Wallie Lee and the late Bertha Britt Lee. He was a veteran of the US Army and the owner-0perator of Lee's Body Shop for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elsie Mercer Lee; a brother, James Lee; and three sisters: Ruby Carter, Ernestine Haas, and Betty Lou Britt.

Mr. Lee is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Biddy (Earl) 0f Lumberton; a son, Ray Britt (Wendy) of Raeford; six grandchildren: Charlene Clements Eagerton (Sidney) of VA, Jerri-Lynn Clements Martin (Michael), Mickey Britt (Melanie), Jo Anne Britt Rigsbee of Goldsboro, Rose Britt Harper (Greg) of Benson, and Shanena Britt Phillips (Mickey) of Hope Mills; thirteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Connie Britt; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 28, 2018, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. in Lumberton and other times at the home of Michael & Jerri-Lynn Martin, 4135 Manchester Lane in Lumberton.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 29, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Floyd Memorial Chapel with Rev. Mark Meadows officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Lumberton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Southeastern Hospice House, 1100 Pine Run Drive, Lumberton, NC 28358.