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Celebrating the life of
Lee L. Vanatta
Passed away on October 21, 2020
Lee Lyon Vanatta, Savannah. Lee Lyon Vanatta passed away on October 21, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, from a short illness at the age of 62. He was born July 4, 1958 in Tachikawa, Japan to parents Lt. Col. H. W. Vanatta and Patti (Nowlan) Vanatta. Lee grew up in Claremont, Virginia, and was a graduate of Walsingham Academy (1976) and Old Dominion University (1980).
He is survived by his wife, Amy (Sanders) Vanatta; his son Dr. Sean H. Vanatta, his wife Sara, and their daughters Elliot and Sawyer; his daughter Alison (Vanatta) Lamb, her husband Justin Lamb, and their children Penelope and Justin Jr.; and his step-daughters Megan, Amanda, and Abigail Rice. Lee loved history, the south, the water, Georgia football, Manchester United, his church, and, more than anything else, his family. Lee's memory will be celebrated in private ceremonies in Savannah and Claremont.
Amy, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Lee. We will be praying for you and your family for God's comfort. Rest in your precious memories. Sending love to all of your family. Janet and Danny Edwards, Savannah, GA
- Janet Edwards, Savannah, GA
So sorry I’ve been trying to reach Lee for a couple of months. Sean if you read this please contact me.
- Martin Carty, Phoenix, AZ
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
