Mr. Dennis Emory Lee, age 76, of Gaylesville, AL, died Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his residence.

Mr. Lee was born August 25, 1949, in Gaylesville, AL, son of the late William M. Lee and Mary Lovis Deese Lee.  Prior to his retirement, he was employed with Willis Construction.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Ann Wadgers Lee; sister, Vinnis Emma Jean Haygood.

Survivors include his sons, Derrick (Kimberly) Lee, Eric Emory Lee, and Brian Lamar Lee; sisters, Linnis Shook; 9 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

Services for Mr. Lee will be held privately.  Interment will also be held privately at Union Hill "Needmore" Cemetery.