Joshua Willis Lee was born on November 11, 1980, in Farmington, Missouri to Late Richard Lee and Debra (Smith) Lee. Joshua enjoyed cooking, gaming, movies, trivia, music, traveling and loved going on vacations with his family and spending time with his friends and family. Joshua graduated from the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary arts and won many awards. He was a devoted husband and father and enjoyed being a grandfather probably the most. He was a kind honorable man and always helped his friends and family whenever he was able. During his time in corrections, he promoted to lieutenant where he made most difference. During his career he received a life saver award and an award of valor form the governor for his bravery and heroism. Ultimately, he left corrections and pursued a longtime dream of starting his own business. He built his own food trailer from the ground up and started " Doughboy's Burger's". His passion and determination brought him success, and he will be remembered and loved by his family, and in all those that enjoyed his cooking. Joshua passed away on April 23, 2026, having reached the age of 45. He was preceded in death by his Father Richard Lee, his grandparents Nina McCloud, Kennett Smith, and Nancy Smith.
Joshua is survived by:
Wife: Angie Lee
Mother: Debra Lee
Sons: Richard Lee, Tyson Lee, and Corbin Thomas
Daughters: Heaven Lee and Ariel Thomas
Sister: Sarah Skaggs and her husband Chris
Grandparent: Ronald McCloud
Nephews: Michael Clark and Cody Skaggs and his wife Faith
Niece: Chloe Helms and her husband Kyle
Grandchildren: Kingson Black
2 granddaughters expected, and many other friends and family also survive.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday April 29, 2026, from 4pm until the time of the service at 7pm at Coplin Funeral Home in Park Hills, Missouri with Pastor Kristin Klein officiating. Coplin Funeral Home of Park Hills, Missouri is in charge of the arrangements.