Robert Arnold Lee

Robert Arnold Lee, 89, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Jefferson Nursing and Rehab Center in Beaumont, Texas. Robert was born September 3, 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas to Maurice Joseph Lee and Kitty King Lee. He was a lifelong Port Arthur resident and member of Salvation Army Church in Port Arthur. Robert retired from Texaco as a lab technician after 47 years of service, and was a member of Port Neches VFW. Robert proudly served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, C B. Walker; and first wife, Charlene Whitehead Lee. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Juanita Benoit Lee of Port Arthur; daughters, Belinda Root and husband Miles of Houston, Tessy Cryer and husband Greg of Kountze, and Tina Benoit of Groves; sons, Darrell Lee and wife Yami of Houston, and Rusty Benoit of Groves; sisters, Vada Thomas of Branson, MO, and Joan Boykin of Sulphur, LA; grandchildren, Jamie Lee, Jason Root, Ryan Lee, Jesse Benoit, Jake Benoit, Ashley McIntire, Morgan Lee, Lacey Simon, Mindy Hickman; great-grandchildren, Owen McIntire, Sophia "Pia" Simon, Sadie Simon, and Carter Hickman. A visitation for family and friends will begin at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves followed by the funeral service at 2:30 p.m.