Curtis E. Lee Obituary, Salem, Henry County, Iowa


obituary from Salem newspaper 1934

Curtis E. Lee
It was with much sadness among friends and relatives of theis community when
the work of the death of C.E. Lee, was given out.  Although Mr. Lee had been
seriously ill for a long time and all knew that the end was near, still the
loss of another one of Salem's most honorable citizens will be keenly felt.
Always upright and honest in his dealings with all of his fellowmen, possessed
with a quiet and unassuming manner that was the admiration of all.  Short
funeral services were held at the home, preceding the services held at the
Round Prairie Baptist church at Glasgow at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday.  The services
were conducted by Rev. J.E. Cochran, pastor of the Glasgow church and assisted
by Rev. Guy Hunting.  Rev. Cochran used for his text, Psalm 90-17 and the song
"Nearer My God to Thee", was sung by Mr. and Mrs. Leon Smith at the home and
with Mrs. Marie Barton accompanying on the piano, they sang three songs,
"Jesus, Lover of My Soul," "Going Down the Valley," and "The Nearer, the
Sweeter."

Curtis E. Lee, son of Jonathan and Mary Lee was born in Henry county, Iowa
September 16 1861 and departed this life, November 28, 1934 at the age of 73
years, 2 mon. and 16 days.  He has lived his entire life in Henry and
Jefferson counties.  He has resided 15 years in Salem.  He was married in 1882
to Miss Anna Cline.  To this union was born three children, Myrtle Heckenberg
of Lockridge, Clara Spray of Fairfield, Ia., and Roy L. Lee of Yates City,
Ill., all of whom are present.  When about 18 years of age, he saw the need of
a Savior and gave his heart to God, uniting with the Round Prairie Baptist
church, of which he was a faithful member until called up higher.  He was a
true friend to all who knew him.  

He leaves to mourn his going, his wife, three children, 11 grandchildren, one 
sister Mrs. Amanda Wood of Woolums, Ark., two half brothers, O.B. Lee of Ottumwa 
and R.J. Lee of Los Angeles, Calif., besides many other relatives and a host of friends.

Burial was in the Lamberth cemetery with the following friends the
pallbearers: John Foss, John McMasters, Forest McVey, V.L. Cahoon, Ernest
Blair, and John Chriss.

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