Charles Thomas Lee passed away suddenly, Monday, February 21, 2022. He was 55 years of age.

Charles was born in Rolla, MO, on June 25, 1966, to Robert Lee and Norma Maxine (Kohenskey) Lee.

Charles is survived by his sisters, Judy Asbery of Rolla, MO; Diana Southard and husband Dave of St. James, MO; Joyce Miller and husband Jeff of Tulsa, OK; Rachel Duncan of Edgar Springs, MO; Faith Lineback and husband Bruce of Vichy, MO; and Hope Funke and husband Kevin.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Norma Maxine (Kohenskey) Lee, brother Robert Leroy Lee and nephew Connor Edwin Peterman.

Charles worked as a truck driver for many years. He was currently driving a truck Royal Oak in Belle, MO and he drove a truck for Tyson Food in Springfield, MO, for many years.  He was a handyman, who enjoyed tinkering and could fix about anything. He enjoyed building race lawnmowers and would race them in Edgar Springs, MO. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Charles Lee will lie in state at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 28, 2022, at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 28, 2022, at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, with Clarence Campbell officiating. Pallbearers will be John Cook, Brian Hughes, Bruce Lineback, John Sidwell, Arthur Southard, and Jeff Miller. Memorials may be made to donor choice or to Jones Funeral Home. Private burial will be at the Ozark Gardens in Rolla, MO. Donations may be made to the Jones Funeral Home for Funeral Expense or to the donor's choice.

All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, MO.