LEE George H. Lee, 70, passed away on January 27, 2002 after a lengthy illness. He was born on May 22, 1931 in Avon Park, Florida and has been a long time resident of Jacksonville. He attended local schools and served in the Florida National Guard. He retired in 1996 from Bonacker and Leigh Food Brokers. Before his retirement, he was vice-president of Lewis Food Brokerage Company for 29 years. He was the account executive for Alpo, Sara Lee, and J.M. Smuckers. Mr. Lee received the "Broker of the Year" award for achieving a top sales status. He was a member of the National Food Brokers Association. Mr. Lee attended the New York Institute of Photography in 1982. He served as a deacon at First Baptist Church where he was an active member. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Mary Frances Cochran Lee; 3 sons, Steven Lee (Patti) of Woodstock, GA, Gary Lee of Sligo, Ireland, and Kevin Lee (Heather) of Jacksonville; brother, Carroll Lee (Alice) of Jacksonville; sister, Shirley Ann Allgary (David) of Dahlonega, GA; mother-in-law, Gladys Cochran of Jacksonville; 5 grandchildren, Katherine, Sean, Jennifer, Samuel, and Garrison Lee; 2 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, a loving church family, and many friends. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2002, at First Baptist Church in the Ruth Lindsay Auditorium. Reverend Paul Murphy and Reverend Steve McCollum will officiate. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday (Today) at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 6940 Atlantic Blvd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Childrens Building. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com