Alander C Lee Obituary (1943

Alander C. Lee , born on June 12, 1943 departed this life on February 9, 2018 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Born to Mary and Arthur Lee in Stamford, Connecticut, he was educated in the Norwalk School System and matriculated at Virginia Union University with a concentration in music. Al was a strong believer in higher education and encouraged young people to get it while they could. He worked for Corday, Inc for many years and worked his way up to Vice-President of the company until it closed. He was a member of the order of Knights of Pythias. Deacon Lee was an active member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church for many years where he was ordained a Deacon. After marrying the love of his life (Rev.) Joyce Blanding Lee, he joined the Calvary Baptist Church to be with her. He served as Deacon and Church School member until his health failed him. His favorite pastime was reading, rooting for the New York Mets and watching westerns. He leaves to keep his memory alive; his beloved wife Joyce, children; Alyson Lee of Norwalk, CT and Kim Jones Sexton (Kendrick) of Raleigh, NC, grandchildren; Asia Lee, Amber Lee and Ariyan Lee of Norwalk and Destiny and Kendrick Sexton, Jr of Raleigh, NC, great granddaughter; Eden Lee of Norwalk, Stepsons; Tyre Lamonte Blanding and Terrence Blanding of Bridgeport, CT and a special granddaughter; Marlie Blanding and Hubert and Olivia Newton whom he loved as his own. He also leaves to cherish his memory, his adopted mother; Mrs Louise Wooten, his best friends; Deacon Henry Smalls, Sr., Deaconess Annie Smalls and Marion McPherson, a special cousin; Deacon William Moorer, three godchildren; Sharon Smalls, Henry Smalls, Jr and Porchia Turner, fifteen brother and sister-in-laws and a host of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Al was predeceased by his parents and all of his siblings. five brothers; Frederick, Arthur, James, Frank and Richard, four sisters; Louise, Marie, Norvis and Pearl and three nephews. Until we meet again.... SERVICES Visitation Saturday, February 17, 2018 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Calvary Baptist Church of Norwalk 21 Concord Street Norwalk, Connecticut 06854 Funeral Service Saturday, February 17, 2018 11:00 AM Calvary Baptist Church of Norwalk 21 Concord Street Norwalk, Connecticut 06854