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R. Lee Essex

March 12, 1942 - January 8, 2008
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R. Lee Essex, 65, of 20 Graystone Way, husband of Bonnie Beals Essex, died Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at St. Francis, Downtown. Born in Columbus, IN, he was the son of the late Aaron Woodrow and Virginia Campbell Essex. Mr. Essex was employed at Span-America Medical Systems after retiring from the Greenville County School DistrictContinue Reading

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Tom & Pi Worrell left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Bonnie, Our deepest condolences to you and your family. I remember the wonderful times had during our teen years.We played hoops, pingpong and ate ham salad sandwiches which my Mom loved to make for the "gang". He will be sadly misse
Tim Dunfee left a message on March 6, 2015:
Mary Ann and extend our deepist sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts Bonnie.
Susie Reinholt left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dearest Bonnie and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that I have each of you in my heart and in my prayers.
steve gray left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Bonnie, I am so sorry for your loss. I believe I had the pleasure of meeting Lee at a reunion several years ago. I know you and your family will be comforted by the Lord and thru the knowledge that you are in the hearts and prayers of many class ma
Scott and Paige Norris Franklin left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Essex Family: My husband, Scott, and I both were former students of Mr. Essex in Science classes at Parker High School. We both graduated in 1985, the last year of Parker as a high school. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tim
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Roger Hackett left a message on March 6, 2015:
Bonnie, All my prayers are with you at this time. I know that God will take care of you and will give you strength when you need it. Be comforted in knowing that God is in complete control and that Lee is in no more pain. God bless you and your family.
Rick Mann left a message on March 6, 2015:
Bonnie, please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Lee. While I did not know Lee, I know that he had to be fine person. God Bless and take care.
Richard and Marsha Botset left a message on March 6, 2015:
Bonnie, Please remember that you and the family are in our hearts and prayers. I know this is a very difficult time, but the Lord will give you the strength you need to bear it and will guide you with His spirit. Be comforted in knowing that one day yo
Renee Stribling, Respiratory left a message on March 6, 2015:
I was very sorry to hear about Mr. Essex, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. I know he will be greatly missed.
Reggie and Alison Bowers left a message on March 6, 2015:
Mrs. Bonnie, We are so sorry about Mr. Lee. Reggie really enjoyed working with him and I know that Mr. Lee made the job much easier! Please know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Let us know if
Paul and Becki Hampton Felten left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Bonnie, We were sorry to read your email on Lee's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. May God continue to hold you in the palm of His hands until the day of your joyful reunion.
Pat and John Gerberich left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Bonnie and Family, It has been such a joy to know both you and Lee and your boys and Karen. Through the years the Lord has been your ROCK in a hard place and you and Lee truly are a Testimony of God's Power in the lives of individuals. You will a
Pastor Vijay & Sukanya left a message on March 6, 2015:
We Miss you, dear Brother Lee, here on earth but we have a Blessed Hope to see you in heaven. Though we met you just few minutes at Indian Restaurant, we were touched by the love and concern you have for us and our ministry in India. We will continue to d
nancy scheetz chumney left a message on March 6, 2015:
dear bonnie, i am so sorry for your loss. my heart goes out to you and your family. may god bless & keep you strong. hugs nancy
Lynn Parnell left a message on March 6, 2015:
Lee was a pleasure to work with, he always said hello and knew your name. He was one of a kind and am sad for losing his presents here on earth. He will be a great asset in Heaven as he was here on earth. I know he is looking over us all.
Lew & Carol Gresham left a message on March 6, 2015:
I wish we could have gotten to know Lee better. It is hard to believe that he left this world so quickly. But what a comfort it is to know where he is and that we will one day see him again. Bonnie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Kim & Bea Casner left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Bonnie, Mark & Ryan: My deepest condolences to each of you in your loss of Lee. As a good friend, I too feel a deep ache in my heart of losing a lifetime friend and buddy. Lee and I spent many hours together in our "younger" years riding ar
Ken and Barbara Vickery left a message on March 6, 2015:
Bonnie and Family, Please know that you are in our prayers and the prayers of our church. May the Lord give you stength and hope during this time. We are here for you. God Bless, Ken and Barb
Jonathan Hampton left a message on March 6, 2015:
Our deepest sympathies are with you during this difficult time. Jonathan and Lacey Hampton
Janet & Ron left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Bonnie, Mark and Ryan, Our prayers are with you now and the weeks to come. Hold onto to the wonderful times together. Memories help get through the difficult times. Ron and Janet
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Janet & Ron left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Bonnie and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God, friends and family will help give you the strength you need. Bless You Ron & Janet
Jane Silvey left a message on March 6, 2015:
Bonnie and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. I know your faith will keep you strong. Know that many of your classmates are thinking of you during this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. John and Jane
Ed & Sandi Madden left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dearest Bonnie, We are in shock with this news today. We had no idea Lee was ill... However, we are focusing on the fact that Lee knew Jesus and that he had made Him Lord of his life...and THAT makes all the difference! We will keep you in prayer
Dr Paul Gilbert and staff left a message on March 6, 2015:
With thoughts and prayers for each of you.
Donnie McGuffin left a message on March 6, 2015:
I am so sorry for your families lose. We will never forget him here at Span America. Lee was my right hand hear in shipping. I always knew I could count on him always with a smile. And the lord knows that he can count on him too. God bless your family
Donna Taber Whitmer left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Bonnie and Family, I am shocked and saddened to learn of the death of your husband! It seems like I just saw you in Plymouth with Linda and BeckyH. How quickly things change! I'm sending you my love, deepest sympathy, and prayers at this ti
Bill and LuAnne Steinker left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Ones, Our lifelong friendship is bound in the love of the Lord. Please accept our condolences for your loss, but rest in the knowlege that it will be just a short time before you will be reunited. Be assured that you will be in our prayers as ti
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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