Robert Lee Terry

Jan. 1, 1962-Jan. 21, 2025

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Robert Terry Lee, better known as Bobby, age 63, of Mt. Juliet, passed away unexpectedly, on Jan. 21, 2025, at his residence.

Bobby was a New Year’s Day baby, born Jan. 1, 1962, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Robert Turner and Geneva Ann Billings Lee.

Bobby's professional career was deeply rooted in the State of Tennessee - spanning from Memphis to Kingsport. He began his 30-year career with the state as a Field Appraiser, in 1984, eventually serving as General Counsel to the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury. Following his service to the state, Bobby founded Lee Law Firm, in Mt. Juliet. Bobby loved his job and fully enjoyed the work he did. He was a proud board member for the IAAO (International Association of Assessing Officers), where he developed lasting relationships with many.

Bobby also relished his time away from work, rooting on his favorite sports teams. His Saturdays, in the fall, were devoted to the Vols and Sundays to the Titans, with his season tickets. However, his greatest time was spent with his loving family, especially his beloved granddaughter that knew him as “Pops.”

Surviving family members include his two sons, Josh Lee and wife Lauren, Jordan Lee and wife Hannah all, of Hermitage; granddaughter, Scarlett Lee; sister, Donna Jobe and husband Jimmy, of Murfreesboro; nieces, Lindsay (Jack) Burk, Lauren (Brian) Wall, Jennifer Stinnett, Whittney Stinnett, Maggie Stinnett; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral service was 2 p.m., Jan. 26, 2025, at Hunter Funeral Home, with burial in Doyle Cemetery. John Markham officiated.

Randy Pitman, Paul Teeple, Mike Pearson, Jimmy Jobe, Terry Stinnett, Drew Hobbs, Bert Geer, and Mike Garrett served as pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers were Sandy Daniels, Paul Carr, Glenn Farmer, and Kirk Sarago.

Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.