GARDENDALE Ray Edward Lee, age 71, of Gardendale, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012. Ray was a Mason, a certified antique appraiser, and the owner and auctioneer of Woodstock Auction. He was a member of Walker's Chapel Baptist Church. He attended Pratt City Schools as well as Ensley High School. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Claiborne Lee; son, Ray Edward Lee Jr.; and his stepson, Mark Wells. He is survived by his wife, Betty Wells Lee; sons, Roy M. Lee and Randy W. Lee (Tonya); stepson, Steve Wells (Melissa); stepdaughter, Lisa Wells Davis (Cliff); grandchildren, Jennifer Lee, Danielle James (Keff), Kristen Weible (Jesse), Jessica Lee (James), Anna Cornelius, Jordan Cornelius, Katelyn Dean, Kelsi Lee, and Jonah Lee; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Carl Lee (Ruth) and Terry Lee (Judy); and his beloved cat, Max. Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Elmwood Chapel. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery with Ridout's Elmwood Chapel directing. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.