IN LOVING MEMORY OF

George

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Lee

April 8, 2007 – April 13, 2007

Obituary

George Lee, eldest son of the late Robert and Gertrude Lee, was born on August 18, 1924 in Dilwyn, Virginia in Buckingham County. He departed this life on April 8, 2007. George recived his education in the Baltimore City Public School System and proudly graduated from Dunbar High school. He joined the armed forces in 1943, going on to serve in World War II in Northern france, Ardennes and Rhineland theaters, earning many decorations. In 1949, he married the love of his life, Dorothy Northrop; and from this union two children were born, Michael and Linda. His family was his pride and joy and he enjoyed his wife and children and the many trips, outings,holidays and vacations they shared. George worked for the Afro-American Newspaper for some forty-five years and became the National Circulation Manager, responsible for the dale and circulation of the newspaper in Baltimore, Washington,DC, Richman,Va, Phildelphia and many other cities. For many years, George was considered one of Baltimore's top bowler earing numerous award tourament victories and titles. He was the first African American to win the Evening Sun Tenpin Classic City Championship, becoming Baltimore's Top Bowler. He also capture the Perry Hall Summer Tournment, the Twin City Annual Tournament and in 1960 and 1965 george was the all events champion. His proudest bowling achievemant occured in 1978 when he was elected to the Greater Baltimore Bowling Association Hall of Fame becoming only the second African American to receive that honor at the time. He leaves to charish his memory; his son, Michael; his daughter, Linda; five brothers, Owen, Irvin, Jim, Raymond and Vernon; daughter-in-law, Gwendolyn; three sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
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