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Robert E. Lee Jr.

May 31, 1956 – October 31, 2023

Robert E. Lee Jr.
Robert "Bob" Edward Lee Jr., born May 31, 1956, in Chicago, IL, died Oct. 31, 2023, in Tampa, FL.

Robert "Bob" Edward Lee Jr., 67, of Sun City Center, FL, formerly of Amboy, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, at the James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital, in Tampa, FL. He worked as a finance manager for Don Mullery Ford, of Dixon, for 10 years. He also owned and operated First Street Pub, in Dixon, IL, for 10 years.

Bob was born on May 31, 1956, in Chicago, IL, the son of Robert and Joan (Benbow) Lee. He married Patricia Koch on Aug. 8, 1995, in Dixon, IL. He proudly served in the United States Navy. He enjoyed owning the bar, traveling and gambling. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.

Bob is survived by his wife, Patricia Lee, of Sun City Center, FL; five children, Celia Lee, of Ruskin, FL, Brian (Lauren) Lee, of Dixon, Brandy L. Lahman, of Dixon, Kimberly Flynn, of Dixon, Kristopher (Jacklyn) Kline, of Loves Park, IL; and five grandchildren, Starla, Maddie, Sophia, Colton and Amelia.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Joan Lee.

There will be no services at this time. Cremation Rites have been accorded.