Paul G. Lee Jr., also known as Punky or Little Paul, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, April 17, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Punky was born February 11, 1950 in Waldron, Arkansas to Paul Lee Sr. and Deloris (Carruth) Lee. He was 72 years old.
Punky was an avid outdoorsman. He was a member of the Scott County Coon Hunters Association. He could always be found hunting, fishing or just driving the backroads. Punky grew up in Waldron in and around Lee’s Service Station and Tire Shop working with his dad helping the people of his community. Punky eventually took over and ran it for several years but later found a passion for serving his community in another way. Punky spent over 20 years of dedicated service in helping to keep the Waldron Country Club in top shape. He could be found on a mower, tractor or doing whatever need be on the grounds. With a big smile and even bigger personality, Punky was loved by all.
Punky leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife Cheryl Lee of the home, daughter, Amy Mobley and husband Nathan of Mansfield, Arkansas, two grandsons, Chase Harris of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Jarrett Harris and wife Faith of Baton Rouge, Louisiana as well as step daughters, Abby Morgan of Van Buren, Arkansas, Ashley Ridenhour of Waldron, Arkansas and Michelle Nix of Bates, Arkansas and siblings, Don Lee and wife Jean of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, and Janis Mays and husband Bennie of Rogers, Arkansas. Punky will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of nieces and nephews, extended family and friends he loved dearly.
Punky was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Deloris Lee and one son Payton Lee.
Punky’s life celebration will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Butch Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in the Birdsview Cemetery near Waldron. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Punky’s pallbearers will be Rick Powell, Johnnie Morgan, Reggie Owens, Steven Lee, Randell Taff and Keaton Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be Ernie Holt, Kenny Johnston, Ronnie Powell and Marty Nelson.
Punky’s visitation will be Tuesday, April 19, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
