Ernest was a long time member of the Lees family... he was a talented artist and a caring teacher. He touched the lives of so many people... his memory will live on. May he rest in peace. My condolences to his family.

Posted by Bob Eslinger on October 29, 2026

I dont know how he knew or found out. While I was in high school, I was taking classes in the summer at UK. My uncle Ernest found out that I was meeting with a teacher. It was a important meeting. He called me over and gave me my first dinner jacket. Told me that a young man needs to put his best foot forward. That dinner jacket was so special to me. I kept it for 20 years.

Posted by Don Mayes on October 28, 2026