Paul Brandon Lee (Seymour)'s Obituary
Paul Brandon Lee, son of Jeff Bristol and Diana Lee, was born June 24, 1983 in Mansfield, Missouri. He departed this life on October 24, 2013 in Springfield, Missouri at the age of thirty years and four months.
He is preceded in death by his son Logan Prescott Lee; his brothers Montana Bristol, Dakota Bristol and Dalton Bristol; and is paternal grandfather Bill Bristol.
Paul is survived by his children Cameron Lee, Madyson Lee, Hagan Lee and Cole Lee; his father Jeff Bristol and wife Michelle of Ava, Missouri; his mother Diana Lee of Ash Grove, Missouri; his sister Natasha Byerly of Ash Grove, Missouri; his paternal grandmother Wilda Bristol Bench of Ava, Missouri; his maternal grandparents Gene and Nancy Lee of Springfield, Missouri; several aunts, uncles, cousins, as well as a host of other dear family and friends.
Paul grew up in Mt. Grove, Missouri where he attended school. He also spent much of his early years on his grandparent’s farm in Ava, Missouri. At an early age Paul showed a keen interest in cars. He had a creative mechanical mind. With a collection of over 200 Match Book Cars, Paul knew if even one was misplaced.
As a young boy Paul was ambitious, about the age of nine he was driving PaPa’s truck and 24’ gooseneck trailer, hauling big bales of hay from the fields to storage. At age eleven Paul formed his own lawn mowing business and had seven regular customers. When Paul was sixteen he tore apart and rebuilt his first car motor by himself, and a passion was born. This led to a lifetime love of cars and motorcycles. He used his talents to install stereo equipment winning several top trophies.
He attended his local Assembly of God Church and gave his heart to the Lord at an early age. Quick to help his family and friends, Paul showed his love to those in he cared for. Life wasn’t always easy, but Paul never lost his big heart.
Paul Brandon Lee, a father, son, brother, nephew and friend; he will be missed by all who knew him. We celebrate his life and accomplishments and will hold dear to the wonderful memories he created for each of us.
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