Anthony Michael Lee, 70, of Screven, Ga. passed away on September 28, 2023 at his home under the care of Georgia Hospice Care. He was born on January 28, 1953 in Jesup to Virgil and Alberta Lee and grew up in Screven, graduating from Wayne County High School in 1971.  After high school, he attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton.  He drove a semi-truck in the 70s and 80s, and traveled all over the country. He had a passion for truck pulls, where he had his own truck and pulled for several years. He also owned a trucking business and hauled Carolina Skiff boats over a lot of the United States. He had many adventures on the road. In addition to driving, Anthony was also a farmer and enjoyed working with cattle. Anthony also worked as a car salesman for many years.
As Anthony created cherished memories with his children and grandchildren that will forever warm their hearts. He loved them with his whole heart. His guidance, care, and unconditional love were a source of strength and comfort for his children and grandchildren. He encouraged their dreams, listened to their stories, and shared in their joys and sorrows, creating a bond that transcends generations. His most enjoyment of life was being outdoors, grilling for his family and reading.   He was a pillar of strength and guidance in their lives, always there to offer his support and wisdom. Anthony's legacy is a testament to the power of love and family. He proved that family is not defined by blood, but by the love, care, and devotion we give to one another. His loving parents, Virgil and Alberta Lee, who provided him with the foundation of love and values that shaped his life preceded him in death along with his brothers, Vergil Lee. Jr., and Ronnie E. Lee and sister, Eleen Lee Deal.

Survivors are his wife of 25 years, Debra Lee of Screven; his children, Aaron (Britni) Mancil and Jessica (Gary) Priest; grandchildren, Kaden Priest, Konner Priest, Kaysn Lee, Waylon Mancil, Aralyn Mancil and many other family members and friends.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Rinehart Chapel with Preacher Donnie Mullis officiating. Interment will follow in the Screven City Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be James Vann, Caleb Tyre, Kenny and Kendall Lamb, Larry and Barry Barnes, Derek Landon and Jacob Nolan. Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Wasdin, Kenneth Tyre, Eddie Anderson, Buddy Roberson, Mike Gordon, Robert Boyette, Danny Sowell, Bossy Hall, Ronnie Mullis and Ward Harvey.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.