Rev. Billie Lewis Lee

Billie Lewis Reese Lee, age 78, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Billie was born December 19,1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio to John Henry Lee and Nancy Grisley.

He attended Hughes High School and served in the Military Branch of the United States Army for 20 years before retiring as a Master Sergeant also in 1993. Upon the completion of his 4 active years in the Army, Billie worked for GE and Rainbow Car wash  before beginning his truck driving career at SOHIO/ BP Oil. Billie was a truck driver for 30 years hauling jet fuel and gasoline across the tri-State area under the CB Handle of “Tiger Paw”. He prided himself on never having had any accidents during his tenure. He retired from BP in 1993.

Billie was married to Linda Bell in Mannheim, Germany on December 23, 1968. Her father, David Bell served as his drill sergeant. His hobbies included fishing, reading the word of God, listening to gospel music, talking about the goodness of the Lord, spending time with family and watching westerns. Billie and Linda moved to Cincinnati in 1969 and started to raise their family. Billie was known for his deep voice, his love for his family, his stern military instincts and as time would pass his undeniable love for the Lord. He surrendered his life to the Lord in 1987 and the Lord would use him to serve in the office of Deacon and later call him to preach the Gospel in 2002. His passion in ministry took him to the prisons and he possessed a conviction and willingness to always encourage others to keep trusting the Lord no matter what their current circumstance was. He was ordained to preached the gospel in March 2008, under the Pastorate of Pastor James E. Pankey of New Saint John Baptist Church, where he served until his health begin to decline.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 57 years Linda Lee, His children ; Kenny (Bridgette ), Kevin ( Tanji ), Christopher (Charmain), Carl, Kyle and Ke’Anna. 19 Grandchildren, Kaneesha, Marquita, Kierra, Mykia, Kennedy, Zachary, Alexus, Charmika, Nathan II, Christopher, Brittany, Briana, Josiah, Sean, Aiyanna, Taylor, Anthony, Kyle Jr. and Royal’Tee. 22 great grandchildren; His siblings Thomas Reid, Lois Taylor and Patty along with a host of Loving Family members nieces and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry Lee and Nancy Grisley. His Siblings, Johnnie Mae McBride, Helena, Robert, Ronald, Arnold, Phillip and William Lee.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to everyone for all the calls, cards, visits and kindness during our time of our father’s sickness and his transition. There is an extra special thanks to the medical staff of Bethesda North Hospital, Montgomery Family Medicine, Liberty Dialysis and The Thomas Comprehensive Cancer Center. We ask that you continue to keep the family lifted up in prayer as we learn to navigate this new norm without our loved one in the earthly realm. Although we sorrow, we do not sorrow as those who have no hope, but with the assurance of the resurrection where we will see our beloved husband, father and grandfather in his glorified state and we all will live eternally in heaven with the Lord. Thank you all, our father was truly “blessed by the best” and we thank God for him.

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