John Justine Lee

John J “Alex” Lee was born on January 28, 1965, to Charles E. Lee and Marguerite (Davis) Lee in Chicago, Illinois. Affectionately known as Alex, he was the youngest and only son of Charles and Marguerite. Alex spent his childhood years in Chicago, Illinois. In the mid 1970’s the Lee family permanently settled in Minneapolis, Minnesota. From his union with Destiny Jorgensen, Saraiah, Alex's only daughter was born. Alex adored, cherished, and fiercely protected his only daughter. He loved Saraiah with his eternal soul, that means always, until the end of time. Alex absorbed music like the clouds on a rainy day. He was a creative musician who played the piano and organ by ear. Mr. Melody, he was, play that song again, he did. Growing up, in the Lee household, singing, Where is Your Faith in God?, Joy Comes in the Morning, and Goin’ Up Yonder, and other hymns were his life. When the weather was stormy, we sang Peace be Still, and The Storm is Passing Over, Mother would say, “Sing Alex.”, and a soulful, smooth rhythmic voice, that would make you want to cry tears of joy, bellowed out. Alex’s enduring faith in God never wavered. In a volatile atmosphere, (the world) with raging storms (of life) his lighthouse through the darkness was his faith. Alex believed in the Holy Spirit, miracles, forgiveness and obedience to God’s word. Alex believed in the power of prayer and tithing. Alex was a member of the Living Word Christian Center, in Forest Park, Illinois, Pastored by Bill Winston. Alex was an electrician, an architect that restored abandoned properties and rented them out to low-income families. Alex worked as a warehouse merchandise manager, for 17 years, he worked 16 hours a day, until he fell ill. A cardiologist, told him not to work himself to death, the lack of sleep was placing stress on his heart. Alex was stubborn and always did things his way. He indeed was a man, that was the director of his path. On March 25, 2022, Alex was called home. He died as he lived, with faith in God, he left this world his way. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. We cannot capture the wind or rewind time, but Alex’s memories will abide in our hearts and in our souls, forever. We love you dearly and you will be missed. Your warmth, kindness, love, generosity and exceptional philosophy about the world, will always be a part of our lives. Your laughter, sense of humor, your smile, kindness that drew others to you, will be missed. You will wear your crown, God will say, "Well done my good and faithful servant." Survived by: His daughter Saraiah Jorgensen. Brothers: Charles Lee Jr. (Carol Lee), Robert Lee (Debra Lee), Rameses Lee. Sisters: Lisa DeCosta-West, (Bobby-Joe Johnson), Antoinette Lee, (Lawrence Plummer Jr.) Marguerite Lee Howe, Regina Brown (Albert Brown) Nymuria Lee, and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. Preceded in death, his parents, Charles E. Lee and Marguerite Davis Lee, Brother, Ronald Lee, Sister, Adrienne Lee Bennett, Nephew Jordan Brown, and great-nephews Robert S. Ware and Antonio Harris. Grandparents, Archie P Davis and Evelyn Lary Davis, Henry Lee and Lottie Brown Lee, Aunt Ida Conley and Uncle Archie P. Davis Jr.

John Justine Lee

January 28, 1965 - March 25, 2022