D.K. Lee, Jr.

Ware Shoals – Drew Kuker Lee, Jr., 96, husband of Jewel Massey Lee, of Summitt Drive, died peacefully in the arms of his wife of 71 years on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at his home.

Born in Timmonsville, he was the son of the late Drew Kuker Lee, Sr. and Sadie Mimms Lee. He was an active member of Ware Shoals United Methodist Church where he founded a young couples Sunday school class after returning home from the Pacific Theater in World War II. D.K. also served as Lay Leader, Sunday School Teacher, and chairman of the Building Committee. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, World War II. He attended Wofford College and worked for 18 years at Riegel Textile Co. while he and his wife established   Lee Photography Portrait Studio.  He was a founder of Ware Shoals Plastics.

Surviving are a son, Drew Kuker Lee, III ( Katie) of Mountain City, Tn., a daughter, Drucilla “Miss Dru” McLean (Randy) of Ware Shoals, five grandchildren, Denebola Pederson (Chuck), R.E. McLean (Chris), Dee’L Tunstall, “Little” Kuker Lee IV (Tracey), and Keara Lee Potter and eighteen great-grandchildren, and eight great-great grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by three infant sisters and two great-grandsons.

Memorial services will be held at 3 PM on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at the Ware Shoals United Methodist Church with Pastor Bill Rogers and Mr. Uwe Klauck officiating.

The family is at the home. In Lieu of Flowers memorials may be made to the Ware Shoals United Methodist Church, Box 59, Ware Shoals, SC 29692 or to Hospice of the Piedmont , 408 W. Alexander St., Greenwood, SC 29646. Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com

Service Details

  • Date: Sunday, April 28, 2019
  • Time: 3 PM
  • Place: Ware Shoals United Methodist Church
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