Lee Todd
March 28, 1928 — August 15, 2014
Lee Todd
Lee Andrew Todd, 86, passed away Friday, August 15, 2014 in Fort Worth. Celebration of life will be held Monday, August 18, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.
Lee was born on March 28, 1928 to D.W. and Effie Todd in Lorenzo, Texas. On September 9, 1947, Lee married the love of his life, Velma Lois Linehan. Together they raised three sons. He proudly served our country in the US Army and was a veteran of World War II. Lee was a man of vision: industrious and successful in every endeavor. 63 years ago he founded Lee's Interiors, a family owned business that continues to operate in Graham. The ranch he built for 40 years is a source of joy and pride for the entire family. He enjoyed raising cattle, improving the land and working on his many inventions. Lee never met a stranger, left an incredible legacy for his family and is remembered for his faith and strength.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother, James Todd.
Survivors are his wife, Velma Todd; sons, Dr. Joe Todd and wife Susan, Gary Todd and wife Cheryl, and Perry Todd and wife, Debbie; Six grandchildren, Garrett Todd and wife, Carrie, Laurie Esposito and, husband, Dominick, Angela Brace and husband, Dr. Jeffry, Courtney Todd, Michael Todd and wife, Valerie, and Christen Tipton and husband, Chase; 13 great grandchildren, Julia and Mary Alice Todd, Claire and Nick Esposito, Whitley, Maggie, Camille, and Blaire Brace, Lucas and Chandler Todd, and Hudson, Carter, and Ella Tipton; sisters, Jessie Turnbow and husband, Lee and Myrtle Rife; sister-in-law, Hildegard Todd; numerous nieces, nephews, and many, many friends.
The family asks that donations be made to Community Hospice of Texas, 6100 Western Place Suite 105, Fort Worth, TX 76107 or to the charity of your choice.
Family visitation will be held Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lee was born on March 28, 1928 to D.W. and Effie Todd in Lorenzo, Texas. On September 9, 1947, Lee married the love of his life, Velma Lois Linehan. Together they raised three sons. He proudly served our country in the US Army and was a veteran of World War II. Lee was a man of vision: industrious and successful in every endeavor. 63 years ago he founded Lee's Interiors, a family owned business that continues to operate in Graham. The ranch he built for 40 years is a source of joy and pride for the entire family. He enjoyed raising cattle, improving the land and working on his many inventions. Lee never met a stranger, left an incredible legacy for his family and is remembered for his faith and strength.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother, James Todd.
Survivors are his wife, Velma Todd; sons, Dr. Joe Todd and wife Susan, Gary Todd and wife Cheryl, and Perry Todd and wife, Debbie; Six grandchildren, Garrett Todd and wife, Carrie, Laurie Esposito and, husband, Dominick, Angela Brace and husband, Dr. Jeffry, Courtney Todd, Michael Todd and wife, Valerie, and Christen Tipton and husband, Chase; 13 great grandchildren, Julia and Mary Alice Todd, Claire and Nick Esposito, Whitley, Maggie, Camille, and Blaire Brace, Lucas and Chandler Todd, and Hudson, Carter, and Ella Tipton; sisters, Jessie Turnbow and husband, Lee and Myrtle Rife; sister-in-law, Hildegard Todd; numerous nieces, nephews, and many, many friends.
The family asks that donations be made to Community Hospice of Texas, 6100 Western Place Suite 105, Fort Worth, TX 76107 or to the charity of your choice.
Family visitation will be held Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
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