J. W. LEE, a highly respected resident of Spring Garden died at his home in Ina, a 2 O’ clock Sunday morning at the age of 85 years.

Funeral services were held at two O’clock this afternoon at the Ina Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Phipps of Norris City and burial was in Kirk Cemetery.

Mr. LEE was born in Mt. Vernon on February 1, 1854 and was united in marriage to Derusha MC TALLY 60 years ago on February 1. They celebrated their anniversary two weeks ago and their picture appeared in the Mt. Vernon register News.

Mr. Lee resided on a farm near Mt. Vernon until 29 years ago, when he located on a farm three miles southeast of Ina. About twelve years ago, he and his wife moved to Ina, where he resided at the time of his death.

He is survived by his wife and five children; Mrs. Anna KIRK, Postmistress of Ina, Allie and Oscar LEE of Ina, Vern LEE of West Frankfort and Harry LEE of Eisberry, Missouri.

His was the grandfather of John A. KIRK , Mt. Vernon City Attorney, Dr. Max KIRK of Meader____and Miss Alma LEE, a teacher in the Ina Schools.

Source: Mt. Vernon Register News
Date: February 1939
Submitted by: A Genealogy Friend