Harold L. Lee, president of the Columbia Union Conference from 1998-2006, passed away Wednesday, November 9. Watch a recording of the December 2 service at the Oakwood Seventh-day Adventist church in Huntsville, Ala.
The service was streamed via the Oakwood Church website.
Condolences may be sent to:
The Lee Family
2610 Summerwind Drive - SE
Decatur, AL 35603
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