Leland David Lee

Leland David Lee "Heavy D", 35 of Nahunta, GA died Wednesday night at his residence after a short illness. Born in Stuart, FL, his parents are Bessie Locke Lee Phillips of Nahunta and the late Matthew Lee. He was disabled but had worked as a jailer with the Brantley County Sheriff Office and was a member of the gospel group Chosen. "Heavy D", as he was known by many of his friends and family loved music, and was very talented at playing many instruments and loved to sing. Always the one that had a smile for those who were weary. He was member of Faith Christian Church, Hickox. He is survived by "the apple of his eye", his son, Matthew Tylan Lee of Hickox, Mother and Step-father, Bessie and Cecil Phillips of Hickox, a brother, Richard Matthew Lee of Hickox, 2 Sisters and a brother-in-law, Rita Fowler of Port St. Lucie, FL and Vainta and J.D. McDonald of Cullen, AL; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service there at the Bethlehem Cemetery. Graveside services will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Bethlehem Cemetery with Rev. Chuck Allen officiating. Pallbearers will be friends from the Brantley County Sheriffs Office and other friends. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.