Mr. Danny Gregory Lee, age 79, of Toccoa, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Born January 27, 1943 in Toccoa, he was the son of the late James Allison "Doc" Lee and the late Rhoda Gregory Lee.  He was retired from UARCO – Standard Register, where he was a plant supervisor and was a member of Encounter Church.  Through the years, Danny has served in various positions both at Toccoa Pentecostal Holiness Church as well as Encounter Church.  Among those positions were Deacon, Treasurer, Choir Member, and Sunday School Teacher.  More than anything, Danny loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and desired that others have a relationship with the Lord as well.

Family members include his wife of 60 years, Francine Lee of the home; sons and daughter-in-law, Allan and Laura Lee of Spartanburg, SC and Jeff Lee of Toccoa; daughters and sons-in-law, Christie and Craig Yerby of Osawatomie, KS; Becky and Danny Meetze of Blacksburg, SC; grandchildren, Greyson and Jenna Yerby, Jessie and Mark Palmer, Laiken Yerby, Michael Lee, Morgan and Luke Pearson, Matthew Lee, Sydney Meetze, Kylee Meetze, Alayna Lee, and Abbie Meetze; great-granddaughter, Sadie Kate Palmer and great-grandson, Walker Pearson; a brother, James Buddy Lee of NC; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy McLeland; and a great-granddaughter, Callie Rose Palmer.

The family will receive friends at the mortuary from 6pm – 8pm Saturday, February 5, 2022 and from 12:30pm – 1:30pm Sunday, February 7, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at two o'clock Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Encounter Church with the Rev. Danny Meetze and the Rev. Josh Garner officiating.

Burial will follow at Stephens Memorial Gardens.

Those attending the visitation and the funeral service are encouraged to wear a mask.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers and sign the online guestbook at www.whitlockmortuary.net

Whitlock Mortuary, Funerals and Cremations is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Danny Gregory Lee.