Johnnie B. Lee III

August 7, 2021

Johnnie B. Lee, III passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 in Slidell, LA at the age of 51. He was born in Peoria, IL and lived in Slidell, LA for most of his life. Johnnie has always loved exploration, whether it be for fossils or treasure. He was a published poet who loved to write and had dreams of publishing an upcoming novel. He loved his video games, building models (cars and planes), going to concerts and comicon, collecting comics, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. Loving husband of Jennifer Wyndham Lee for 1 1/2 years. Son of Jayne Spain Lee and the late Johnnie B. Lee, Jr. Devoted father of Karl Lee (Sandra), Skylar Myers, Joel Myers (Jesse Pickel), and the late Trey Myers who passed in 2013. Devoted uncle of Bishop Silva Lee, Khi Silva, Jason A. Lee, II, and Johnnie B. Lee IV. Godfather of Zachary Payne. Brother of Josette Lee, Tony Bennett, Anthony Slaydon, Rebecca Slaydon, the late Jason A. Lee who passed in 2018, and the late Russell Johnson who passed in 2019. Grandfather of William Karl John Lee, Jr. and the soon to arrive Haylee Dawn Armenta Lee expected on 9/1/2021. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Camellia Café, 525 Gause Blvd. West, Slidell, LA 70460. Please contact the family for date and time. Condolences and tributes can be posted at www.serenitycovington.com