My Love
God Saw You Getting Tired God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be... So he put his arms around you and whispered “Come With Me.� With tearful eyes I watched you, slowly fade away, Although I loved you dearly, I would not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke my heart to prove to me, He only takes the best.
~V. Lee
Open Letter To Dad
We know that no matter what You will always be with us. When life separates us We’ll know it is only your soul Saying goodbye to your body But your spirit will be with us always. When we see a bird chirping on a nearby branch will know it is you singing to us. When a butterfly brushes gently by us so care freely We will know it is you assuring us you are free from pain. When the gentle fragrance of a flower catches my attention We will know it is you reminding us To appreciate the simple things in life. When the sun shining through my window awakens us We will feel the warmth of your love. When we hear the rain pitter patter against our window sill We will hear your words of wisdom And will remember what you taught us so well That without rain trees cannot grow Without rain flowers cannot bloom Without life’s challenges we cannot grow strong. When we look out to the sea We will think of your endless love for your family. When I think of mountains, their majesty and magnificence We will think of your courage for your community. No matter where we are Your spirit will be beside us For we know that no matter what You will always be with us.
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Life Reflections Reflections
Vincent Bernard Lee was born on July 29, 1964 to the Late Mrs. Emma Lee and Jancy James Lee (Late Step mother Betty Robinson) in Memphis, Tennessee.
He confessed and accepted Christ at an early age at his home church in Hampton, Virginia. He later joined New Direction Christian Church under the leadership of Apostle Stacy L. Spencer where he remained a faithful member until his death. Vincent Lee departed this life on February 25, 2018. Vincent leaves to cherish his loving memory, his wife Mrs. Velver Lee; two daughters, Paige Lee and Velshanae Haynes; two sons, Vincent Lee II and Zachary Lee; his father Jancy James Lee; two sisters, Lisa Lee and Tiffany Rhodes; five brothers, Anthony Turner (Debra), Antonio Dewayne Turner (Sandra), Stephen Lee (LaKeita), Darrell Lee and Terrell Garrett, six aunts; Elizabeth Cowans (Robert), Betty Stokes, Hattie L. Robinson, Rev. Queen E. Snell, Patricia Lee, and Freddie Lee; four uncles; Arthur (Smokey) Robinson, Rev. Eddie Robinson, Sr., and Johnnie Robinson, and Rev. Joseph Robinson Jr.; a daugther of love Monesha Haynes; four God-children: a host of nieces, nephews,. cousins, other relatives, and friends.
The Biography of Mr. Lee
Vincent Bernard Lee served as the President and CEO of ServiceMaster Facilities Maintenance. A man of humble beginnings that led the largest janitorial franchise in the history of ServiceMaster Clean with over 800 employees across the nation.
The Collierville native relocated to Hampton, VA in 1979. Graduating from Hampton High School in 1983, he further took his matriculation to Norfolk State University to study marketing. After school, Vincent became the Operations Manager of the Courtyard Marriott in Hampton, VA. Vincent was offered the opportunity to return to Memphis, TN as a Professional Services Representative of Tennessee Managed Care Network Inc. where he gained an array of knowledge of business development, contract negotiation and marketing skills, which sparked his entrepreneurial spirit to start-up Bulls- Eye Janitorial, Inc. In December 2005, Vincent and three partners purchased a ServiceMaster Clean janitorial franchise; ServiceMaster Facilities Maintenance. Within the first two years SMFM won Rookie of the Year with $1 Million in revenue. Vincent was able to see his most proud accomplishments flourish into a multi-million dollar company. Vincent was heavily involved in the community. Some of his accolades include: Board of Directors for Leadership Memphis, former Riverside Development Council, Memphis MMBC (Memphis Minority Business Council), former Board Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Memphis Alumni Chapter, former board member of WIN, and countless more. Vincent Bernard Lee was a man of honor and dignity. He expressed love and dedication in everything he did, honored God with his life, and has shown countless of people what unconditional love was. Today we honor the man who was truly an angel on earth.
Order of Service Saturday, March 3, 2018 11:00 AM
New Direction Christian Church 6120 Winchester Road Memphis, Tennessee 38115
Pastor Karen Todd ~Officiant~
Musical Prelude Processional..........................................“Total Praise”.....................................................Gary Walker Asst. Minister of Music, New Direction Christian Church
Prayer........................................................................................................Pastor Shamichael Hallman
Campus Pastor, New Direction Christian Church-Collierville
Musical Selections..............................“Praise Is What I Do”............................................Jon Reddick Scripture:
Old Testament Reading...........................................................Bishop Laurence V. Plummer, Sr.
New Testament Reading....................................................................Pastor James Morgan, Jr. Words of Comfort..................................................................................................Dr. Frank E. Ray, Sr. New Salem Missionary Baptist Church
Musical Selections............................“He’s Done Enough”.................................Carla Tolbert Taylor
Expressions: (2 Minutes, Please)
Friend.................................Harold Collins Customer...................................Debra Voss College Confidant.....................Allen Davis Business Associate...............Barry Sullivan Family...........................................Lisa Lee Presentations & Proclamations..............................................................................Pastor Karen Todd Acknowledgements.......................................................................................................Mrs. Velver Lee
“A Glimpse of His Life” (Slide Presentation)
Musical Selection..................................“In The Midst Of It All”.......................................Karen Brown Eulogy..............................................................................................................Apostle Stacy L. Spencer
New Direction Christian Church, Senior Pastor
Recessional................................................“I’ll Fly Away”...............................................Gary Walker ~Remains will not be viewed following eulogy~ The obituary can be found online at www.vincentblee.com
~Acknowledgement ~
Words cannot begin to express our appreciation and gratitude for all of the many cards, calls, texts, flowers, prayers, words of comfort, food, and other acts of kindness you have bestowed upon us during his journey. We are forever grateful for each of you for everything that was done or given out of the kindness of your heart. We ask you to keep us in your prayers, that our walk with Christ may grow stronger, closer, and deeper with God. Whatever you did or for whatever part you played: we want to say, “THANK YOU!� from the bottom of our hearts. ~The Family of Vincent B. Lee
~Honorary Pallbearers ~
Darrell Lee Anthony Turner Lindsey Brown Michael Neal
~Active Pallbearers ~
James Branch Allen Davis Alton Croslin Andre Dean
Antonio Turner Stephen Lee Immeari Williams Altonious Cowans Troy Watson Kenneth Robinson James Marilla Mike Eldridge
~Interment & Committal Rites ~ Memorial Park Cemetery 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119
~Repast ~
Esplanade 901 Cordova Station Ave. Cordova, TN 38018
Services By
NJ Ford & Sons Funeral Home 12 South Parkway West Memphis, Tennessee 38109 901.948.7755 www.njfordandsonsfuneralhome.com
Obituary Available Online at: www.vincentblee.com
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