John Arnold Lee, age 83 of Harrison, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 10, 2010. One of 10 children, he was born on October 30, 1926 to William Rile and Hattie (Bailey) Lee at Yardell, Arkansas.

He was married to Donna Maxine O'Neal in Harrison and had celebrated 52 years of marriage together on March 22, 2010. From this union, three children were born, Tana, Johnny Lynn and Mary.
John enjoyed playing and listening to old time country, bluegrass and gospel music. He was a great storyteller and he loved all his family and friends. John was loved and encouraged by his church family at Yardell Chapel.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Troy, Bob, Hugh, and Don; four sisters, Nancy Kerr, Lula Tucker, Betty Delano and an infant.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Lee of the home; a son, Johnny Lee and fiance` June of Harrison; two daughters, Tana Sullins and husband, Billy of Cotter, and Mary Hodge and husband, Bill of Harrison; four grandchildren and their spouses, Brandon and Jordan Lee, Seth and Erica Sullins, Kimberlee and Mitchell Lipe, Aaron and Jenny Hodge; four great grandchildren, Keagin and Austin Sullins and Bailee and Morgan Riley Lipe; one brother, Jim Lee and wife, Shirley; and a sister-in-law, Erma Lee; along with many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Coffman Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service was Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Yardell Chapel with Derwin Martin officiating. Burial followed San Hill Cemetery at Yardell.

Pallbearers were Jerry, Paul, Donald Ray, Kenny, Steve, and Keith Lee, and Mike Tucker.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Roy Lee, Dr. Blake Chitsey, Dr. Scott Ferguson, Bob Toller, Ray Offitt, Ron Lee, David Hefley, and J. W. Smith.

Memorials may be made to the Yardell Chapel, c/o Derwin Martin, 4204 Hwy. 206, Everton, AR 72633.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.coffmanfh.com