Obituaries

Sammy Landy Lee, 78 of Friendsville, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at Tennova Select Specialty Hospital in Powell, TN. He was a former employee of Willocks Brothers and Harrison Construction. He loved ramp hunting, gardening, working in his yard, playing with his animals, making walking sticks, and spending time with family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his Parents: Sam and Evelyn Lee, Son: Landy Scotty Lee, Great-granddaughter, Emilee Renee Hall, Brother-in-law: Jesse Eisenhower, Jerry Long, Sam Burns, and Kenneth Evans.  He is survived by his Son and Daughters-in-law: Sam and Robin Lee of Friendsville, and Beth Lee of Farragut, Granddaughters: Kristin (Davis) Hall, and Samantha Lee both of Friendsville, Great-grandchildren: Mackenzee Hall and Noah Hall both of Friendsville, Brother and Sister-in-law: Jerry and Gail Lee of Friendsville, Sisters and Brothers-in-law: Fredia Evans of Maryville, Tressie Eisenhower of Maryville, Peggy and Larry Holbert of Friendsville, Judy and Samuel Vardaman of Anderson, IN, Patsy Burns of Rockford, and Betty and Don Shope of Friendsville, and many nieces and nephews.  Sammy loved children so in lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to: East Tennessee Children’s Hospital ATTN: Volunteer Services, 2018 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916  A special thanks to Jerry and Gail Lee and to the wonderful staff of Tennova Select Specialty Hospital for the excellent care he received.  His special friends were Kevin Bennet of Philadelphia, TN, Steve Greene of Greenback, Ed Dockery of Friendsville, and David Morgan of Louisville.