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Robert Hunter Lee (November 15, 1926 - February 20, 2015) Robert Hunter Lee, 88, of Mooresville, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2015. He was born on November 16, 1926, to the late Harry H. and Emily Hunter Lee. Robert was a World War II veteran, where he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in the Philippine Islands. He was founder and owner of All Electric in Charlotte for 35 years. During his many years in Charlotte, he was an active member of Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church, where he served as a Deacon and an Elder. Robert also served Derita Volunteer Fire Department as Fire Chief. After his retirement and until his health declined, he was a dedicated volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. Robert also enjoyed his time as a member of South Iredell Lions Club where he received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Lee Smith; infant son, Michael David Lee; sister, Margaret Haigler and brother, Harry H. Lee, Jr. He was a very proud and loving husband, father and grandfather to all his family. He was the world’s greatest "PawPaw". He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 64 years, Betty Davis Lee, whom he loved dearly; daughter, Linda Lee Wade (Bill); son-in-law, David Smith; six grandchildren, Erin Wade Holland (David), Emily Lee Wade, Ellyne Wade Mayes (Todd), Robert Michael Wade (fiancée Kynlon Keener), Matthew Lorenza Wade, and David Gregory Smith, II. Robert dearly loved and found great joy in his beautiful and loving great-grandchildren, Grace Marie, Jack Robert, Henry David, Brooks Wade Holland and Griffin Coy Mayes. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Monday, February 23, at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, February 24, at Williamson’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 575 Brawley School Rd with Rev. Mark Pitts and Rev. Joseph Algary officiating. Burial will follow the service at Glenwood Memorial Park. Memorials may be sent to the Mt. Mourne Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 32, Mt. Mourne, NC 28123 and/or Our Town Habit for Humanity, 20310 N. Main St., Cornelius, NC 28031 and/or South Iredell Lion's Club, 630 Brawley School Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117.