Charles Vernal Lee, age 79, of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

Visitation will be held Monday, April 30, 2018 at Picayune Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Pearson Cemetery under the direction of Picayune Funeral Home.

Mr. Lee was a lifetime resident of Pearl River County, a former truck driver, and a member of Union Baptist Church.

He is survived by his daughters, Paulette St. Amand (Bob) of Carriere, and Sheila Lee Westbrook of Carriere; sisters, Alice Lee Slater of Oregon, and Gladys Lee Strain of Caesar; eight grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe R. Lee and Meadie Bounds Lee; wife, Loretta Lyle Lee; son, Charles Marty Lee, Sr.; brother, Joey Lee; sister, Joann Lee Strain; grandson, Charles Marty Lee, Jr.; and great-grandson, Colt Jessie Westbrook.

Arrangements are under the direction of Picayune Funeral Home. Please visit our website for the obituary. You can leave an online condolence or share photos and memories. www.picayunefuneral.com.