Mark Cyril
Lee
August 27, 1958 - December 8, 2021
Mark Cyril Lee of Florence was born in Montgomery on August 27, 1958, and departed this life on December 8, 2021. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 11, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Center Star. The service will be at 1:00 p.m. in the church with burial to follow at Barkley White Cemetery in Killen, AL.
Mark was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph (Cora) Lee and Lee (Ianther) Cook.
Survivors include his parents, Marvin and Nancy Lee of Deatsville, AL; daughter, Macy-Beth Lee of Decatur, AL; brother, Shon (Tonya) Lee of Montgomery, AL; sister, Renea Lee of Prattville, AL; nephews, Major (Margaret Anne) Lee and Marshall Lee, both of Birmingham, AL; nieces, Meagan Thomas (Brad Edmonds) of Columbia, SC, Gretchen Lee of Fort Worth, TX, and Madison Johnston of Nashville, TN; former wife and mother of his child, Jonna Owens-Lee; and the grandmother of his daughter, Linda Owens.
Mark was a 1977 graduate of Autauga County High School. He received a BA in accounting from Troy State University in 1982, where he earned a scholarship to play baseball, with his team playing in the college World Series twice. He graduated from the University of North Alabama in 1987 with a BS in physical education, and earned an MA degree in education from UNA in 1988.
In 1982, he joined Troy State as an assistant coach, moving to UNA as an assistant coach from 1985 – 1988. He served as head coach at Martin Methodist College from 1988 – 1992, before coming to Northwest Shoals Community College, where he was head coach from 1992 – 1996, and an educational instructor from 1992 – 2019. He served as a baseball scout for the Toronto Blue Jays from 1988 until 1991, and had been a scout for the New York Mets from 2014 until the present.
Mark is a member of New Beginning Church of Florence.
Pallbearers will be Shon Lee, Mike Erickson, Randy Fray, Troy Hughes, Marc Russo, Tommy Jackson, Jody Ryan, and Wayne Larker. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Dustin Wright, Bryan Thornton, Michael Hamm, and Ryan Miller
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Martin Shoals Baseball C/O Mike Erickson 295 Quannacut Road Pine Bush, NY 12566
Make ck payable Martin Shoals baseball Alumni
Visitation
December 11, 2021
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
First Baptist Church of Center Star, Killen, AL
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First Baptist Church Center Star, U.S. 72, Killen, AL, USA
December 11, 2021 11:00 am
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First Baptist Church of Center Star, Burial to follow at Barclay White Cemetery, Killen, AL
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First Baptist Church Center Star, U.S. 72, Killen, AL, USA
December 11, 2021 1:00 pm
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9 Comments on “Mark Cyril Lee”
I am so sorry to learn of Mark’s passing. He was a wonderful next-door neighbor and friend. I will truly miss seeing him and talking with him. I am comforted to know that he’s in a better place , free from pain, and no doubt playing or coaching on heaven’s baseball team . I know Mark was a dedicated father and that he loved all his family so much. I pray God will comfort each of you and that you will find peace in knowing that Mark is already enjoying his new home where other friends and family were waiting to greet him. May God bless and comfort you with His presence as you mourn the loss of your loved one.
I am so sorry to learn os Mark’s passing. He was a wonderful next-door neighbor and friend and I will miss seeing and talking with him. He was always there to help if I needed anything. It’s comforting to know that Mark has a new body and is probably already playing or coaching on one of heaven’s baseball teams.I find comfort knowing he’s in a beautiful new mansion, reuniting with family and friends, and free of the burdens of this world. I know he was a very dedicated father and cared deeply for all of his family. I pray God will bless and comfort each of you as you mourn and adjust to life without Mark.
Macy, Don and I are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mary Ann and I send prayers and condolences to Mark’s family and friends. Mark and I worked together for many years at Northwest Shoals Community College. He was a friend and colleague. He cared deeply for all the baseball players that he coached and the other students he taught in classes. May God bless and comfort each of you during this difficult time with his presence as you mourn the loss of your loved one.
Dear Macy Beth, I am so sorry that your dad had to pass from this world so soon . I know he was a great father, and you loved him very much! You have always been a loving , devoted daughter, and I know you were the joy and pride of his life! No one except those who have gone through this , can really know how you are hurting . I do dear, for I lost my dad at 23 just like you , and I know your pain is great, but I know you are a deep believing Christian and love the Lord so much , so I know you possess that hope to see your dad again , and you will and heaven will even be sweeter because your dad is there. I just pray that you will be all right and will keep looking up to the Lord who brings our peace and hope and He will to you too. I will be thinking and praying for you on Saturday, and not just then, but for many days ahead .love Jane Knight
Mark is my cousin… IMy Heart is so broken.
To the Whole Family… I Love You All.
Mark was a Wonderful Guy. My heart hurts so bad for Everyone. I know God will wrap you all in his loving arms. Love you all Vicki
Coach Lee is someone I’ll always respect and hold in the highest esteem. He was a fantastic coach but an even better person. I have a lot of great memories of our time at UNA and have been fortunate enough to have kept in touch with him in the time since then. To the family, Coach Lee was a great one and I have been Blessed to have known him as a Coach and a friend. May the Lord get you through this. Coach Lee, I’ll see you again.
I have so many memories of Mark from the church we all attended when we were very young. But one of my favorites would be when he used to lead the singing. One Sunday I handed him a chewing gum wrapper with songs written on it to sing and he obliged me that Sunday. I’ll never forget that and so many other memories. By the way I still have that wrapper in one of my Bibles. Yes he handed it back to me after the singing was over.
I offer my condolences to his Daughter, Brother, Sister and his parents and all of the family. We knew them all very well. You are remembered in my thoughts and prayers daily.🙏💙