Obituaries

James Lee

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James S. Lee of Lincoln Arkansas passed away peacefully in his sleep at Circle of Life in Bentonville, Arkansas on May 4th, 2018. James was born on May 21, 1945 in Hiroshima Japan. James moved back to is home country Seoul Korea when he was only 1 1/2 years old. He served in the South Korean army during the Vietnam war. He then moved his family to the United States in 1978, where he became a proud US Citizen. James was preceded in death by his parents Chang Sook Yi and Kyu Rye Lee. Sister, Obok Kim. Two brothers Te Won Lee and Tae Nam Lee Kim. Survivors include his son, Chang Yi and wife Rhonda Yi of Centerton, Arkansas. One daughter, Sumi Williams of Fayetteville Arkansas. Two sisters, Kim Sook Lee of Seoul Korea and Hoe Cha Cornwell and husband Baldy Cornwell. 5 grandchildren, Elizabeth Williams of Rogers Arkansas, Gracie Williams of Bentonville, Arkansas. Zoey Yi, Kennedy Yi, and Jett Yi of Centerton, Arkansas. And numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Monday, May 7th at Benton County Memorial Park from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, May 8th at the same location at 10 a.m. Officiating service by Pastor Shane Pair. Please come and celebrate the life of James S. Lee.

Published May 10, 2018

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