Mccormick, south carolina


"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."  -Thomas Campbell


Obituary Announcements ::  May 2024


Mr. Ralph Foster Lee, Jr.

Ralph Foster Lee, Jr., husband of Patsy Franklin Lee, died peacefully on May 23, 2024 at Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont.

Born on May 11, 1940 in Florence, South Carolina, Ralph was the son of the late Louise Lee Stephens. He was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Lee Wells.

Ralph was a member of McCormick First Baptist Church and past Master of Mine Lodge 117 in McCormick.

In addition to his wife of the home, he is survived by a son, Tommy (Sherri) Lee of Easley, a daughter, Amy (Tim) Barresi of Mount Pleasant, grandchildren Christopher and Taylor Lee, Eva, Clara and Joseph Barresi, and sisters Elsie (James) Jackson and Jeanette Brown.

Visitation will be held at McCormick First Baptist Church on Sunday, May 26, from 2:00-3:00 with a service following at 3:00.

Memorials may be made to McCormick First Baptist Church or Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont.


Strom Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 



Services Provided

Our funeral home's dedicated staff wants to help you and can play a critical role in planning and carrying out a meaningful funeral or memorial service. Our three licensed funeral directors are intimately familiar with the funeral planning process, key decisions a grieving family must make, and necessary legal documentation that is required during this difficult time.


Our funeral professionals can handle all of the details and help you create a unique service that fits your needs and values.  Our services include, but are not limited to:

  • Funeral Services
  • Burial Services
  • Cremation Services
  • Memorial Services
  • Pre-Need Planning Services


For additional information, or to speak to one of our three on-staff funeral directors, please contact 864.465.2955.