Charles "Buster" E. Lee's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2025 in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Charles "Buster" E. Lee

July 8, 1959 - July 23, 2025 (66 years old)

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Charles "Buster" E. Lee's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2025 in Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Whitley Memorial Funeral Home

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Charles "Buster" E. Lee

July 8, 1959 - July 23, 2025 (66 years old)

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Charles E. Lee Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Charles E. Lee (Kalamazoo, Michigan), who passed away on July 23, 2025, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charles E. Lee to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lenzia Mae Lee and Purcell Nunn Sr.; his son Elder Johnny Butler; his granddaughter Cheryl Katrina Gutter; his siblings, Lisa Pugh and Purcell Nunn Jr.; his niece Brandice Blunt; and his great-nephew Cervantez Lee.

He is survived by: his children, Percell Lee and Chasten Lee; his wife Rochelle Lee of Atlanta, GA; his children, Nicole Johnson of Kalamazoo, MI, Charnise Lee of Atlanta, GA, Charles Edward Kage, Rache'Lee of Detroit, MI. and Rubin Butler of Atlanta, GA; his siblings, Shirley Lee-Tucker (James) of Kalamazoo, MI, Alice Starks of Kalamazoo, MI, Maxine Starks of Kalamazoo, MI, Lora Starks of Kalamazoo, MI, Shermanda Pugh-Bell (Mark) of Chicago, ILL and Allen Starks Jr. (Sherron) of Kalamazoo, MI.; his cousin Bessie Nunn; his daughter-in-law Natasha Butler; and his goddaughter Yakira Robinson. He is also survived by 29 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Whitley Memorial Funeral Home



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Faith Temple Church of God
402 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

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Aug 08

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Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park North
1717 N Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

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