James Leo Bee, 66, of Lafayette, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East.

He was born February 27, 1957, in Chicago, IL to the late Henry William and Lorine (Hocking) Bee. He was a graduate of Gary High School and a veteran of the United States Army. His marriage was to Janie S. Bee, and she survives.

James enjoyed bowling, martial arts, scary movies, and the paranormal. He also enjoyed singing and listening to music, especially Elvis.  Above all, he loved time spent with his family and friends. His grandchildren brought him so much joy.

Along with his wife, Janie, he is survived by his 3 sons, Thomas (James) Baird, Michael (Misty) Baird, and Brandon Bee; 6 adopted children, Calvin (Emily) Hale, Jeannie Engle, Heather (Kelvin) Gill, Brad Wiley, Amber (Michael) Littleton, and  Jacob Walker; several grandchildren; 6 siblings, Georgia Ann Anderson, Phyllis Beers, Bunea Vista (Ann) Sode, Dorothy Jean Mullins, Everett Charles Bee, and Jerry Lee Bee; and sister-in-law, Ernestine Engle; niece, Jinetta Mankin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lorine Bee; and 3 brothers, Henry Everett Bee, James Richard Bee, and Robert William Bee.

Memorial contributions in James’ name may be given to One Way Pentecostal Church, 2736 Narragansett Way, Lafayette, IN 47909.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Soller-Baker, Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd., Lafayette, IN 47909 with Bishop Steven Thomas Lee officiating.

Interment will follow at Spring Vale Cemetery.