Benny Lee

RINGGOLD — Benny Edward Lee, 83, passed away Nov. 8, 2018, in a local hospital. Born in Coalman, Ala., Benny has lived in Ringgold for the past 16 years. Benny retired after over 20 years of service from the Civil Service Air National Guard and he attended East Chattanooga Church of God (Redemption Point Church). He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel B. Lee. Survivors are his children, Reggie (David) Smith, Bradenton, Fla., Dennis Lee, Dallas, Ga., Wanda (Mickey) Black, Statesboro, Ga., David Lee, Coppell, TX, Sheila (Wayne) Snodgrass, House Springs, Mo., and Michael (Tonya) Lee, Ringgold, Ga.; grandchildren, Kristen, Melissa, Elizabeth, Sarah, Rebecca, Abby, Anthony, Hunter, Colby, Bryson L, Madison L, Benny L and Carlos; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Travis Ballinger officiating. Burial will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Lakewood Memory Gds., South. Visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share condolences to the family and view the memorial tribute. The family will receive friends Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.