Obituaries:  Donald R. Lee, Sabine Parish       L-000
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 22, 1976
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net


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Donald R. Lee (Photo)

  Donald R. Lee, a 15 year old Many youth, was killed in a two
vehicle collision on La. Highway 1 near Coulterville. The
accident occurred Tuesday, July 20, at 2:43 p.m., according to
La. State Trooper Freddie Sparks of Troop E., and the
Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Department, all who investigated
the accident.

  Young Lee would have been a sophomore this fall at Many High
School. While at MHS, Donald was actively involved with the Tiger
Band. He had been selected as a member of the All District Band,
and was a member of the MHS Stage Band.

  According to investigating officers, a northbound automobile,
driven by Lee was attempting to make a u-turn, when it was struck
by a southbound diesel rig. The driver of the truck was Milton
Jensen of Garland, Tex.

  Lee and a friend, Kenny Weaver, 15, also of Many, were on their
way home after picking up a 1976 Vega in Alexandria for Lowrey
Chevrolet. Weaver was treated at the Natchitoches Parish
Hospital, and was transferred to Fraser Hospital in Many, Tuesday
night. Lee was pronounced dead on arrival at the Natchitoches
Hospital. Weaver is the son of Mrs. James Weaver of Many.

  Funeral services for the youth were held at 4 p.m., Wednesday,
July 21, at the Many First Baptist Church. The Rev. Rod Smith
officiated. Burial was in the Florien Cemetery, under the
direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home.

  Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hoy Lee of Many; one
brother, Jerry W. Lee of Shreveport; one sister, Kathy Auther of
Houston, Tex.; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. H. T. Hildebrand of
Many; and his paternal grandfather, R. E. Lee of Many.