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Dennis James Lee MT. PLEASANT - Dennis James Lee, retired local beverage distributor and sport fisherman, died February 24, 2012, following a prolonged illness. He was 65 years old. Dennis was the son of the late Henry Joseph Lee, Sr. and Louise Hopke Lee. He leaves behind his wife, Karyn Sams Lee; a daughter, Alexis Lee Wilks and her husband Jonathan; a son, Parker Henry Lee; and a newborn granddaughter, Elouise Lee Wilks. In addition to his presidency and ownership of Henry J. Lee Distributors, Mr. Lee was very active in numerous community and civic organizations. His participation included board chairmanship of the S.C. Beer Wholesalers Association, presidencies of the Executive Association of Greater Charleston and the Charleston Lions Club. He also was commodore of the Hobcaw Yacht Club. Other endeavors included membership in The Hibernian Society and participation in Operation Shipmate and Fishing for Miracles. Mr. Lee received numerous national achievement awards as a top performing distributor from Miller Brewing Co. during his tenureship at Lee Distributors. He also served on advisory committees for Coors and Miller Brewing Companies. Family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 540 Calico Retreat in Mount Pleasant, SC. His funeral service will be held at The Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul at 126 Coming Street, Charleston, SC on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Interment, Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the South Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, 4124 Clemson Blvd., Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621 or the Coastal Conservation Association of South Carolina, 3037 B. McNaughton Drive, Columbia, SC 29223. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 26 to Feb. 27, 2012.

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Steve Harkins

February 29, 2012

Dennis was a great personal friend and a valued business partner for many years. I will miss our times together very much. May our paths cross again.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Rusty Burbage

February 29, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Karyn,Alexis ,and Parker during this difficult time. You have all been through so much for so long. I love and miss you all.

Leland and Tammy Norwood

February 28, 2012

To the Lee Family:
My husband worked for Lee Distributors for more than 25 years, over 20 of those years for Dennis. We have fond memories of company functions, with Dennis laughing and always smiling. He was always such an Icon in the Beer business and will be truly missed. Our deepest sympathies are with you during this time. God bless.

nita

February 28, 2012

Karyn so sorry to hear about Dennis let parker and alexus know um sorry to

Kathy Steinmeyer

February 28, 2012

Dennis was a wonderful person, so full of life and fun. I am sure he is having a great time in heaven, not suffering any longer. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family at this time.

Angie Rea

February 27, 2012

I worked for Mr. Lee in the early 90s and have only the fondest memories of him; especially that he enjoyed it whenever I brought him some of my grandfather's boiled peanuts. Praying for the family at this time of grief.

Claire Ashline-Miller

February 27, 2012

I worked for HJ Lee Distributors back in 1980 & 1981. I have fond memories of Dennis, Buddy, and Big George. I'm sure their reunion in Heaven was great, although I am sure he will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to the family

Gin Wooten

February 27, 2012

Karyn, Parker, Alexis & Jon, I hope it is of some comfort to you to know that he is at peace now, after such a long struggle. Wishing you God's peace, I will be holding you all in prayer in the days ahead.

John M. Rivers, Jr.

February 27, 2012

Charleston has certainly lost one of its most prominent and selfless individuals. My deepest sympathy to the Lee family.

Larry Locklair

February 27, 2012

To the Lee Family,
I knew Dennis back in the day. A great guy. I know he will be truly missed. May God bless and keep him.
Larry

jeremy sams

February 27, 2012

I remember walk in the door to family functions and being greated by a great big warmful hug from my uncle he's up there with grankie now laughing up a strom I will truely miss three little words hey my boy I will truely miss him we as a family are like rainbows in the sky every time I see a rain bow and some one drinking coors bud light and ice house I think of the greastest man I ever know I will truely miss my uncle I love u all alexis parker and ant Karen

February 27, 2012

Karyn,Alexis,Parker We were so saddened to here about DJ. He was one of the kindest, most caring, generous men we have known. We have alot of wonderful memories to hold on to. Now he will be taken care of by "Big George" and Buddy. Our prayers go out to you for the strenght to take care of all that's ahead. He lived life with "Gusto".
Call if you need anything. Love, Ann & Paul Grizzle

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