Mr. Richard U. Lee

Mr. Richard Ulysee Lee, age 63 passed away on July 28, 2025. Richie was born on August 25, 1961, to Sylvia Moore and Richard Burns. Richie was a bundle of joy and the love of his mother's life. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and many more whose lives were touched by him. Richie had some men that made marks on his life; his stepfather, Matthew Lee, that raised him to his adulthood and his stepfather, the late Rev. James T. Moore, that raised him in the way that a man should go with God. Richie was a graduate of EE Smith Senior High School Class of 1979, Fayetteville NC. After graduation, he attended Fayetteville State University and Fayetteville Technical College. Richie married his high school sweetheart, the late Elizabeth Wright of which two beautiful children, Laniese and Levon, were born. Richie joined the US Army and received numerous awards, including, M16 Expert Badge, Parachute Badge, Hand grenade Expert Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Drivers Badge, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Richie was baptized at Berean Baptist Church at a young age, and later in life at Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC. He loved the Lord and wrote many poems honoring His Lord and Saviour. He went on to pursue his passion for cooking and became a culinary expert. Richie made the best homemade Quiche! Richie truly had a green thumb and could grow anything to it’s full beauty. He was also a master landscaper. Richie was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents, Walter (Strawdy “Mary”) Thomas; Paternal Grandparents, Daniel (Jennie) Burns; stepbrother, Charles Moore; sister, Tracey Hall; uncle, Willie Mitchell (Frances) Waddell and Daniel Burns, Jr; aunts, Annie Mae Howard, Delores Hardwick and Veda Burns; and great-uncles, James P. Inman, Williard (Inez) Inman and great-aunts, Ruby Lewis and Estelle “Aunt Bill” Jones. Richie’s daughter, Laniese gained her heavenly wings on Friday, August 1, 2025. Richie and Laniese are now together with their Heavenly Father. Richie is survived by his parents, Sylvia Burns-Moore and Richard Burns; his children, Laniese and Levon Lee, both of Melbourne, FL; his sister Pamela Terry of Florence, SC, his brother Kevin Lee (Sheletta) of Waldorf, MD; sister Dawn (William) Davis; and two grandsons, Jahaun McKinnon of Beaumont, TX and Jackson Lee of Melbourne, FL. His aunts, Rev. Dr. Constance Thomas of Savannah, GA, Laura Ward (Robert) of Vacaville, CA, Inez (Vernel) Gainey of Savannah, GA, and Vera Burns of Atlanta, GA. His great-aunt, Alma Inman of Waycross, GA. His uncles, Ronnie (Valjean) Burns of Savannah, GA and Wendell Burns of Savannah, GA. God blessed him with some amazing brothers and a sister, later in life, James (Betty) Moore of Hope Mills NC, Howard (Vivian) Moore of Hope Mills, NC, Marvin (Janice) Moore of Spring Lake, NC and Carrie Sutton of Fayetteville, NC; and sister-in-law, Chiquita Moore; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who were close as family. BURIAL: BEAUFORT NATIONAL CEMETERY WITH MILITARY HONORS - Monday, August 11, 2025, 1:00 PM

Mr. Richard U. Lee

August 25, 1961 - July 28, 2025