LEE, George Duane age 63, of Brooksville, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, from a car accident. He was born in Jackson, MI on June 23, 1947, and came here 26 years ago from Michigan. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, achieving the rank of Sgt. He was honorably discharged with 2 purple hearts, a Bronze medal and several other distinguished medals and honors. Survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Sandra (Gattshall); daughter Kelly (John) Cross of Brooksville; 3 grandchildren, Brandon, Aaron and Marissa; mother Ruth Lee of Leslie, MI; sisters Cindy (Rick) Ousley, Brenda (Randy) Burns; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by son Brian Duane in 1993. Visitation for friends will be from 6-8 pm, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, at the Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel, where funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010. Burial will follow at Brooksville Cemetery. Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel 352-796-6699 "Family Owned & Operated" www.merrittfuneral.com