Born in Mercer, MO, Lee had lived in the Lineville area before moving to Indianola in 1981. He worked for Hicks Auto body before being self employed. He enjoyed story telling, classic cars, surfing the internet, nature and music.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy of Indianola; daughter, Connie (Rod) Fridley of Milo; sons, Brian Sutton of Indianola and Brad (Erica) Sutton of Baltimore, MD; brother, Joe Ragan of Des Moines; two grandchildren, Brandon Ross and Amanda Quinn; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tina Lea Ragan; siblings, Edward, Eldon, Lester, Norma Davidson, Billy Dean, Wendell, Jim and Jack.

Visitation will be held 1 – 5 p.m., Sunday, January 28 at Overton Funeral Home where family will be present to greet friends from 3 – 5 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Kiya Koda Humane Society.