Mr. Lee Thomas Wall

Lee Thomas Wall, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 3rd. Lee was a resident of Springmoor in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was a loving, caring man to all who knew him, especially dedicated to his love of family. He was preceded in death by his dear loving wife of 64 years, Joyce Ray Wall; his parents, Gurney and Stattie Mae Wall; and his sister, Joyce Ann Hart. Lee is survived by his daughters, Susan Wall, of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and Sheila Wall Middleton of Forest, Virginia; and his son, Tom Wall of Raleigh, North Carolina; and their families. In addition he is survived by his siblings Claire Wall, Libby Griffin, Charles Wall, and Gary Wall. Lee was a very proud Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Brother. Lee was born and raised in Wake Forest where he excelled in sports earning a basketball scholarship to Elon University. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and returned to North Carolina after the war to complete his education. Lee married Joyce Ray, also of Wake County, in 1947 and started his professional career in Raleigh with Advance Auto in 1950. Lee and Joyce then moved to Rocky Mount, North Carolina where Lee continued to climb the ladder with Advance Auto resulting in a promotion and move to Bristol, Tennessee where their family continued to grow. In 1970, Lee was promoted to Advance’s home office in Roanoke, Virginia. Lee continued to work for Advance Auto Parts until 1992 when he retired as Senior Vice-President. Lee was a dedicated career man and a proud part in the growth of Advance Auto, spending 42 years with the company and forming countless friendships along the way. Throughout his life Lee was active in civic activities. In Bristol, he was an active member of the Booster Club where he served as an officer for several years. He was also a member of the Elks Club, Optimist, and Jaycees, where he served the youth of Bristol as director of the annual Soap Box Derby. In Roanoke, he and Joyce built a life of family, successful careers, and an expanding group of friends which brought him much fulfillment and joy. Lee and Joyce also lived at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia for several years where they met many lifetime companions. In 2003, he and Joyce moved back to Raleigh, North Carolina to be close to their youngest grandchildren and perfect their game of golf. Again they made many new friends who enriched their retirement years. The family will receive visitors on Sunday, April 6th from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Renaissance Funeral Home at 7615 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC. On Monday, April 7th at 4:00 p.m., a memorial service will be held at the Wake Forest Church of God, 155 E. Cedar Avenue in Wake Forest, NC. A reception in the Fellowship Hall will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Wake County or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made to the Wall family at www.rfhr.com

Mr. Lee Thomas Wall

May 5, 1927 - April 3, 2014