Ellis O’Brien Lee, 92 of Belton, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, surrounded by family at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple. Services will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton with a visitation starting at 1 pm and funeral immediately following at 2 pm.
Ellis was born March 5, 1932, in Premier, West Virginia. He was the second of 15 children born to Ellis O’Brien Lee Sr. and Daisy Pearl Lee (nee Hull). Ellis made his career serving in the United States Navy. He “loved being in the navy” which afforded him travels and adventures around the world. His last duty station before retiring was at the then NAS Miramar assigned to Top Gun as an aircraft mechanic.
Ellis is preceded in death by his son, Kevin Hobart; parents, Ellis and Daisy Lee; seven brothers; and one sister.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Mary Ann Lee of Belton; daughter, Lauren Drake (Glen) of Salado; son, Kim Hobart (Cindy) of Canton, OH; daughter, Karri Roslinda (Venancio) of Santa Maria, CA; daughter, Teresa Lee Staley (Bill) of Belton; 10 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; three brothers; and three sisters.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to The American Cancer Society and or the Salvation Army.
Friday, January 10, 2025
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)
Harper-Talasek Funeral Homes - Belton
Friday, January 10, 2025
Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)
Harper-Talasek Funeral Homes - Belton
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