"Tender Hearted" Dennis Lee, age 77, of Dover, died Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.  He was born October 12, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois to Stanford and Zilphia Rauhoff Lee.

A beloved local radio personality for 20 years, Dennis was also the voice of the Centerville Dragstrip and Speedway, "See you Saturday!"

He had a second career as a safety coordinator in gas pipeline construction.  He enjoyed life, loved entertaining, and never met a stranger.  As an organ donor, he continues to pay his blessings forward.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Lee.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Sonya Lee; two daughters, Michelle Lee of Dover, and Sherry Simpson of Dover; a brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Pam Lee of Russellville; two grandchildren, Grayson Guillory and Brittany Payton; two great-grandchildren, Holten and Layla; niece, Tiffany (Nate) Beaudry; nephew, Holten (Kimberly) Lee; and countless other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the Shinn Chapel with Tom Kamerling officiating. Burial is private and arrangements are under the direction of his dear friends at Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the chapel.

To honor Dennis and his tender heart, the family asks that you do good for others in his memory.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.