Jesse Clarence Lee, 86, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Jesse was born on April 1, 1939, in Mosby, the son of Oren C. and Frances A. (Clevenger) Lee.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the Charge Syndrome Foundation or St. Jude’s Hospital for Children. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M., with services to follow at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Lexington Memory Gardens. Please remember to share your memories of Jesse with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome. com.