Bree Lee Jr. died at his home Tuesday, June 4, 2019. He was 81.

A native of Vicksburg, Bree was born Aug. 14, 1937. He was an Army veteran and retired as a captain with the Vicksburg Fire Department.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mamie Helen Woods Lee; his parents and brother.

He is survived by seven children; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Visitation will be 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Riles Funeral Home. The service will follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Marvin Curtis officiating.

Private interment will be at the Lee Family Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.