Mr. Weldon Devord Lee's Obituary
OBITUARY
WELDON DEVORD LEE
Weldon Devord Lee was born on August 11,1957, in Chicago, Illinois to Christene and Robert E. Lee.
Weldon was the second oldest of the four brothers, Glenn, Efferem, Cephus (who preceded him in death) two sisters, Penny and Wendy.
Weldon was educated in the Harvey, Illinois Public School System. He graduated from Riley Elementary School.
Weldon worked a few odd jobs from 1977-1981 and then enlisted in the United States Navy in 1981. It was during this time while serving on the USS Horne that he met his wife and longtime friend Stacey Trotter. They got married on April 22, 1991, in California. It was also during this timeframe where Weldon met Johnnie Austin, and they became great friends and coached Little League baseball, at Oak Park Little League and served as mentors together for many years. Weldon worked in the San Diego Public School System for 24 years as a custodian.
On January 31, 1989, Weldon’s only son, William Thomas Oswald aka “Willie Buck” was born.
He enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing. He also enjoyed traveling to Laughlin, Nevada with his wife, where they enjoyed time in the Casino, jet skiing, and hanging out on the Colorado River. Weldon loved cooking and grilling for his family during family gatherings, where he’d play, laugh and share stories with his grandchildren. His love for fishing was passed on to them indefinitely.
On December 16, 2024, at 2:30 pm PST, Weldon succumbed to his hard-fought battle from complications with cancer. He leaves behind to celebrate his life, his loving wife Stacey Lee of Spring Valley, California. His son Will (wife Annette), two grandchildren (Jayden Devord Oswald and Faith Evangeline Oswald). His siblings Glenn Lee, Wendy Potter, Efferem Lee, Penny Lee-Cox (husband Randall Cox) and sister-in-law Tabatha, His nieces and nephews, James t. Potter III, Glenn Lee, Jr., Clifton A. Potter, Marion Robert Lee, Emma Nicole Lee, Tiffany Lee, Luvenia Lee, Christopher Lee, Efrem Lee, Jr., Efricka Lee, Ryan C. Cox, and Remington Cox, Christian and Elijah More; and a host of grand nieces, grand nephews, cousins and friends.
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