James Joseph Lee Jr.'s Obituary
James J. Lee Jr.
February 3, 1952 - March 22, 2025
James J Lee Jr., age 73, passed away at his home in Mandeville, La., on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Jim loved God, country and his beloved wife of 29 years and best friend, Mary Lee.
Jim led an exceptionally full and interesting life. Born in New Orleans, La., USMC Viet Nam Veteran, and Owner | CEO of Lee Financial Partners in Mandeville, La.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife Mary Dugas Lee, parents Mr. & Mrs. James Lee, Sr., and sister Deborah Lee. Jim is survived by his son James J Lee, III (Lauren), grandchildren, Ava and Zoe; and sister, Sandra Lee; his sisters-in-law Marcia Dugas Shelton (James), Barbara Dugas Rivet (Charles), Elizabeth Dugas Beadle (Brian); brother-in law Kennedy Joachim Dugas, Jr. (Lydia); his nieces Lacey Maynor, Erin LiSik, Michelle Arceneaux, Ashley Delcambre, as well as their spouses, their children and other family members and devoted friends.
Lee Financial Partners LLC was Jim and his wife’s business serving the community for over 35 years as Financial Planner, Mandeville, LA.
USMC was a big part of Jim’s life. A Viet Nam veteran who served on the Board of Directors of the Marine Support Group in New Orleans. He had a sense of responsibility to active Marines for years. Jim and wife were ROTC sponsored parents and adopted students at Tulane ROTC hosting Annual Christmas dinner for officers-in-training, their spouses, and children. Jim chaired Marine Corp Toys for Tots 2004-2006. LKA, Louisiana Karate School in Metairie, LA under Sensei Takayuki Mikami, ninth dan JKA. Jim was a fourth degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and taught self-defense to Tulane’s ROTC students.
Community was important to Jim. He was a graduate of Leadership St. Tammany’s Class of 2014, volunteered at St. Tammany Hospice and was a member of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce through he and his wife’s business, Lee Financial Partners. Hospice volunteer for St. Tammany Health System Leadership St. Tammany Class of 2013, Northshore Kiwanis Club and Men Who Cook- Hope House CAC. Another cause close to Jim’s heart is Project Dreamcatchers. founded by the Lee’s to memorialize their deceased parents. This education charity provides support for students at Westbank Adult Learning Center. Jim and his wife were generous philanthropists to many nonprofits. Attended Church of the King in Mandeville and a member of their men’s group.
Jim had a strong faith and lived his life to the fullest with gratitude. He loved sports, daily walks, golf, prayer, bible study, painting abstract art, and often exercised Tae Kwon Do at his residence and enjoyed sweets.
He loved people and strived to connect in a personal way with everyone he met, from his clients and fellow business professionals. His impact on his corner of the world was immeasurable and will be missed by all.
The family requests no flowers and instead humbly asks for donations to be made in Jim’s memory to St. Tammany Hospital Foundation in support of either the Healing Arts Initiative or patient programs at St. Tammany Cancer Center. www.sthfoundation.org or 1202 South Tyler Street, Covington, LA 70433.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433, on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00 am and the visitation will begin at 9:00 am until service time. Interment will follow the service in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Covington, LA. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
Pallbearers: Ken Dugas, A J Chappetta, Bubby Bodden, James Fisher, Glenn Deslatte, and Corey Thomas
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