Lee Caudill, 88, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on December 20, 1935, in Fusonia, KY, to the late Cana Sumner Caudill and Vinnie Caudill. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was the owner and operator of Lee's Paint and Repair Shop in Dawson Springs, KY. He enjoyed fishing and adored his dog. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Lee was of the Christian faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shelby Jean Caudill.

Survivors include his son, Robert Lee Caudill of Dawson Springs; friend, Angie Davis of Madisonville; grandson, Benjamin Lee Caudill of Lexington, KY; sister, Ann Stenberg of Centertown, KY; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 2 p.m. with Bro. Phillip Cook officiating. Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville, KY.

Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until the funeral hour on Thursday at the funeral home.