James Kenneth (Ken) Lee

68 year old James Kenneth (Ken) Lee of McMinnville (Highland Community) and a native of Wayne County died Monday at Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville after a long illness. Lee was a longtime businessman and retailer in McMinnville owning and operating Ken’s Auto Parts and the Tire Mart over the span of 38 years before retiring in July of 2000. He was a member of the Bybee Branch Church of Christ where he formerly served as Deacon. Lee was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Lena Morton Lee and brothers Horace Lee and Albert Lee, Jr.
He is survived by his wife Glyna F. Jones Lee. A son Michael Lee of McMinnville. A daughter and son-in-law Melissa and Craig Sprinkles of Syracuse, New York. Grandchildren Leah Nicole and Lauren Riley Sprinkles of Syracuse, New York. Brothers and sisters-in-law Glann and Craig Lee of Decherd and Franklin and Reva Lee of Lawrenceburg. A sister-in-law Mary Lee of Novi, Michigan. Many nieces, nephews, family members, and friends also survive.
The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Tony Lawrence and Glann Lee will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. The Lee Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and again on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at McMinnville Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Meals On Wheels or to the Relay For Life. McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.