Carroll Webb Lee, born in Driscoll on March 8, 1925, died on Jan. 21, 2010 from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). He was a retired production superintendent for Celanese Corporation of America.
Upon graduation from Robstown High School, where he excelled in both academics and sports, he volunteered for the U.S. Navy during World War II. After that he entered the University of Texas, earning first a BBA degree in 1949 and then a degree in chemical engineering in 1957.
On Oct. 23, 1949 Daily Texan sports writer Brad Byers headlined his “Mural Musings:” “Grove’s (Oak Grove Co-op) Lee made ‘Mural history.’” He continued: “...he graduated last spring, but left behind a record which isn’t likely to be touched for a long, long time... Carroll Lee did just about everything in intramurals that any one person could do and still have time to go to class... His individual ability was good enough to win first team on all intramural positions he played – basketball, football and softball. And he set track records... he clipped off the 100-yard dash in 9.8 seconds and the 220 in 21.9... and he was among the 10 leading individual point winners in the Mica division two consecutive years.” Since then, he has been recognized for his athletic accomplishments and is in U.T.’s Wall of Fame.
Carroll’s many interests included traveling throughout the United States and in many foreign countries, gardening and golfing. As a civic-minded person, he also served on the school board in Bishop and was a member of the chamber of commerce.
Surviving him are his wife Betty (Litton) Lee; son Stephen Carroll Lee and wife Kathy Lee; grandsons who adored him, Eric Matthew Lee, Adam Steven Lee and Jack Houston Lee, all of San Marcos; brothers Cleve Lee of Corpus Christi, Rupert Lee and wife Gayle Lee of Houston and Robert Lee and wife Patty of Dallas.
Special thanks to Dr. Randy Rogers, CTMC Hospice and Carroll’s wonderful friend and caregiver Bonnie Barrow, who provided loving care for which we are extremely grateful.
No services are planned, but research will be conducted by the Mayo Clinic and Jacksonville, Florida’s Parkinson’s Disease and Related Disorders Brain Donation program in the hope that such research will provide ongoing, new information about the causes and prevention of PSP and other related neurological diseases.
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January 23, 2010
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