Mr. Alphonso Lee, age 76 of Bedford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his love, Angela Parker. Alphonso was the son of the late Governor Buster Lee and Beulah Berger Lee. He was also preceded in death by six brothers: Ryland, Roosevelt, Clifton, Buster Nathaniel, Rudolph and Matthew; and one sister Janie Burgess.

Alphonso was a member of the United Methodist Church Lynch Station, VA. He was educated in the Campbell County School System. Alphonso was a veteran of the United States Army. He was then employed by the Bedford County School System in Food Service and Rubatex Corporation.

Alphonso enjoyed playing softball in his younger years. He was a football fan who rooted for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Alphonso is survived by his love, Angela Parker; one brother, Roscoe Lee (Gloria); sons Levar Akerson and Ricky Williams (Cynthia); granddaughters Rikki Davis and Lerica Williams; grandson Levar Akerson, Jr.; sisters-in-law Barbara Lee and Lois Lee. He will be greatly missed by members of his extended family: Mrs. Cora Jean Howell, Ms. Lisa Parker, Angela's children: Tracy, Crystal and Felicia Parker; special grandchildren: Martavious Parker, Keonna Parker, Alexis Parker, Louis Oltheua, Akyli Parker, Cairy Johnson and Serenity Parker; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.