Lee was born on January 23, 1945, and died on August 7, 2008.  The cause of death is reported to have been cancer.  Lee is survived by his wife, Dorothy and three children: Jason (Shelly) Parson, Justin (Mindy) Parson, and Janette (Kevin) Martens.  He is also survived by three granddaughters.  In addition, Le is survived by three brothers: Gene Parson, Wayne Parson and Gary Parson.