James A. Lee Sr., 69, of Akron, passed away on February 21, 2020. He was born to parents Lysander and Kathleen (nee Ganley) Lee on August 28, 1950 in Johnstown, PA.

Preceding him in death are his parents; sisters Pat and Verna; father-in-law George Hollowniczky and brother-in-law Daniel Hollowniczky.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 34 years, Debbie (nee Hollowniczky); children Jimmy Lee and Michael Lee (fiancée Sandra Lappert); grandchildren Colton and Kaelyn; brother-in-law Donald Hollowniczky; and sister-in-law Denise (Kevin) Stigers; mother-in-law Wanda Hollowniczky; and cousin Artie McClelland.

Jim worked as a printing press operator for most of his working career. Upon retirement, he then began driving cars for auction. For fun he spent his time fishing and boating.

Visitation for Jim will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron, OH from 2pm-4pm and from 6pm-8pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org or the American Heart Association www.heart.org.