" Tommy Lee, 62 of Spotsylvania Virginia, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, December 3, 2021.

Tommy Lee was born on December 23, 1958, to late Young Tsong Lee and Evelyn Moore Lee in Brooklyn, NY. Tommy graduated from Lehman College in 1980 with a Bachelors in Business Management. Tommy went on to manage and develop several businesses. He received a promotion to Regional Sales Manager at BJ's Wholesale Club in 1998 and relocated from New York City to Spotsylvania, Virginia. He opened up several Bj's Wholesale Clubs throughout Virginia before opening and partnering with other small businesses/business owners. Everyone loved doing business with him. They admired his honesty, work ethic, accountability and caring ways. Many may remember him from the Virginia Bazaar near the food court, The Log Cabin Market, Manor Mart, Massaponax Flea Market, Four Mile Treasures, Two Times New and many other places.

Tommy Lee’s family survived and started by his loving wife of 41 years Jacqueline Darlene Lee. Tommy and Jacqueline had four children; Shanekqua Rivera, Tawana Lee, Maliek Lee, and Olando Lee. Between his four children, Tommy and Jacqueline had six beautiful Grandchildren; Dasani Melendez, Kayla Rivera, Amerie Lee, Holly Lee, Eli Rivera, Anya Lee and two beautiful twin great-granddaughters; Samiah and Sariah Lawson. He was preceded by his parents, his brother William, Sister Mary Lee and Brother Jimmy Lee who passed away one week prior to him and survived by his youngest sibling Adele Lee, and several nieces and nephews.

Tommy Lee understood his purpose and role in sharing daily spiritual positivity and the philosophy of life with everyone. He believed he had to share it in order to attain it. Some of his favorite quotes he loved to share with others were:

”We have to awaken to who we are spiritually beyond our history.”
“Know yourself beyond the human/flesh world, there's a spiritual world that's more important than physical.”
”Were ALL connected by one source.”
“Whatever is happening is meant to happen.”
“Right now, this moment is all we ever have.”
“Feel the energy of self and surrounding life force, appreciate life, focusing on breathing
Last but not least, practice Acceptance, non-hatred, non-greed, non-attachment.”
He not only quoted these affirmations he lived by them and made sure everyone he met knew them by heart.

Tommy was the ultimate family man and would do anything to provide for his family. He loved everyone in the world and worked closely with friends and families in the community. Some of the dreams and goals he had was to write a children's book and hand carve a bank that would teach children how to save, invest, and donate. He was a natural born leader and favored by God. He walked around with a smile on his face and love in his heart regardless of what he was going through. Tommy was courageous, charismatic and enthusiastic, his personality lit a dull room, he inspired, motivated, and influenced anyone who consciously connected with him. He will be dearly remembered and loved eternally by his family and friends.

Words from his family:

“He always treated me like a princess, a queen, and would always tell me that I’m beautiful.” -Shanekqua Rivera

“My father, Tommy Lee, is one of the greatest men to walk the planet earth. He was my best friend and always understood my perspective. The principles and understanding of life he equipped me with will forever live through me. I aspire to be a great leader, like him, spreading love, appreciation and wisdom to everyone I encounter. My last memory of him is him saying he was so happy to be alive to hug me and how he wanted the family to come together to have a family reunion. I Love you with all my heart, always and forever.” -Tawana Lee

“Tommy Lee was a good man that I knew how to provide for his family and others. A man of many skills that has instilled a lot of wisdom in my life. I appreciate your soul, you will forever be missed.” - Peter Usiomwanta

“He was the father everyone wanted. He would truly be missed. Love you pops, your first born son, Maliek.” - Maliek Lee

“He was the best dad ever. He never hurt me, always gave me what I wanted, and let me do what I wanted. He was always there for me. He would make everyone smile everywhere he went. He truly was a special man. Everything that is good in me, he taught me.” -Olando Lee

“My grandpa was a father figure, best friend, and mentor. He always had something special to say no matter the moment. The impact he has on people is so strong that no matter what he said or did sticks with you. He pushed for everyone to have togetherness and acceptance for one another. He taught us all a lot of valuable life lessons and gave us a lot of memories that I'll never forget.” - Dasani Melendez

“In the short time that I knew Tommy Lee he was so welcoming. I remember my first time meeting him. He addressed my shoes and we ended up getting into a conversation about them and where he is from. He was definitely a caring person. He gave anything he could give to everyone. Coming from the life I was raised in, He showed me that people really do care about the well being of others.” - David Lawson

“Grandpa was an amazing man! He knew how to always make sure we felt loved, cared for, and constantly encouraged! He always challenged me in how I think, how I react to situations and how to make an impact big or small. He always said he was proud of me and although there were times I did not understand why, his love alone assured me to not doubt myself and to keep pushing through any challenge and adversity. He will always be in my heart and I will continue to make him proud,” Kayla Rivera "