George E. Lee, 75, of Crystal River, died Friday, January 20, 2012, at the Hospice House of Citrus County. He was born May 11, 1936, in New York, NY, and came here 40 years ago from Long Island, NY. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and the former owner of Lee's Trucking of Crystal River. He was also employed at Central Catholic School and St. Benedict Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; a son, Russell Lee; daughter, Saundra Mercuri; and three grandchildren. A memorial prayer service will be held at St. Benedict Catholic Church on Monday, January 23 at 11 a.m. Strickland Funeral Home of Crystal River is assisting the family with arrangements.