Randall Lee
December 16, 1943 - April 18, 2025Randall Lee, 81, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at his home in Corbin, Kentucky. Born December 16, 1943, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late James Douglas Lee and Angeline Morgan Lee.
In addition to his father and mother, Randall was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Verna Lee; daughter, Jeanette Stopher; infant brother, Douglas Lee; sister, Anna Faye Brock; and brother, Larry Lee.
A minister since the age of 19, Randall was the pastor of East Side Church of God for 49 years. Every person, whether in his congregation or otherwise, was special to him.
He was skilled at “fixing anything” whether it be electricity, plumbing, houses, or cars. Meanwhile, he enjoyed spending time with his beloved family, as well as gardening, fishing, and boating. He was also a retired machinist with the railroad.
Randall leaves behind his daughter, Judy Melton and husband Tim; daughter, Sharlene Lee; seven grandchildren: Samantha Shepherd and husband Stacey, Jessica Jones, Caleb Melton and wife Ashley, Gabriel Melton and wife Arielle, Kelsey Smith, Amanda Mitchell, and Rylee Mitchell; 12 great-grandchildren: Ryan, Jackson, Sadie, Solomon, Elias, Grayson, Allison, Walker, Brantlee, Kaylee, Abigail, and Avery; two sisters: Peggy Lee and Patsy Rose; and brother, Mike Lee and wife Susie. He is also survived by his church family, other relatives, and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at East Side Church of God with Bro. Glen Wilson and Bro. B.J. McKinney officiating. Burial will follow in Locust Grove Cemetery at Keavy, Kentucky.
Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 P.M. Tuesday at East Side Church of God 10078 US-25 Corbin, KY 40701 and from 1 – 2 P.M. Wednesday.
Hart Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Don and Carol Russell Whitesboro, TX
Posted at 07:30h, 22 AprilJudy, Sharlene and family,,so sorry for your loss .Randall was a special cousin to Don and me. Our minds go back to many great times of revival we had with him. He and Verna always treated us to the best. Corbin has lost a great pillar of the community and the church will miss an anointed Pastor. We know Randall will hear these words, “you have fought a good fight and you have kept the faith, enter into the joys of the Lord.” Love you all!
Michael Hollingsworth
Posted at 11:12h, 22 AprilPastor Lee was definitely a good man and who loved the Lord. He was a true example of leadership and role model to many especially to me as small kid. Welcomed everyone with smile , and a handshake. A tru general of the faith. God bless you family and church family.
Jennifer Cox
Posted at 00:53h, 25 AprilWhen you would shake his hand, it was gentle,and as a teenage girl who first met him at The Block Holiness Church in Gray in the late 60’s that meant a lot to me, i felt God in Randall Lee, I just found out today, such a great man