James Wallace Lee Sr.

James Wallace Lee, Sr., was born in Cambridge, Maryland, at Dorchester General Hospital, on Monday, July 21, 1947, and was the son of the late Radis Bancroft King and Elsie Mae Lee. James Lee departed this life on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Peak Healthcare at The Pines nursing home in Easton, Maryland, at the age of 73. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elsie Lee and father, Radis Bancroft King and five brothers, Donald, Ronald, Mitchell, Radis and Wayne Lee. James Lee, affectionally known as Jimmy, graduated from Mace’s Lane High School in the Class of 1965. He loved his classmates and the South Pine Street Reunion Group. He truly enjoyed being in their company. James served in the United States Army as a boat operator for three years. Upon returning from the U.S. Army, Jimmy was employed at Phillips Packing Company. He was also employed by Cambridge Wire Cloth for 20 years and at Choptank Elementary School, as a custodian. Jimmy loved cooking and decided to retire and start his own business, a restaurant called “J.P’s Diner.” He operated the diner until his health failed. James Lee became a member of Christ United Methodist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Keith Cornish. He was a member of the church choir, Men’s Choir, Men Working for Christ, a trustee and a member of the financial team. He loved God and attending church. James was active in his community as a member of the Elks Lodge #223, Gun and Rod Club, the Dorchester County NAACP, American Legion Post 87 and “Back in the Day South Pine Street Committee”. He also loved going on vacation with his grandchildren. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 42 years, Dr. Norby T. Lee; grandson, James Wallace Lee III, who was his heart, best friend and the joy of his life. James III could make James, Sr. laugh and he cherished his time with his grandson. He had five children, James Lee, Jr. (Lisa), Kevin Lee (Rachell), Katina-Molock-Ash (Tyree), Theodore Molock, and Terrell Molock (Andrea); two sisters, Oceanious Gibbs and Darlene Bellinger; six sisters-in-law, Theresa Stafford (Lewis), TerryLynn Hopkins (Charles), Jacqueline Chester (Cynthia), Lynn McCoy, Rachell Lee and Emily Lee; grand children, James W. Lee, III, Jamonte Lee, Ja’Vonta Lee, Kevin Lee, Jr., Ki’Mhai Smith, Khalil Molock, Kayla Richards, Zaida Munshower, Tay’Shaun Quailes, Jay’Leel Quailes, Ty’Asia Quailes, Keasia Molock, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and friends. and his puppy, “Spunky”, whom he adored, who will all miss him.

James Wallace Lee Sr.

July 21, 1947 - January 26, 2021