Mr. Lee Andrew Hazzle

***A FUNERAL SERVICE IN LOVING MEMORY FOR MR. LEE ANDREW HAZZLE WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025 AT OUR FUNERAL HOME. ***PLEASE SEE VISITATION & SERVICE TIMES LISTED BELOW. **MASKS AND HAND SANITIZER WILL BE PROVIDED BY REQUEST. _________________________________________ ***NOTE: The DVD Tribute will be available soon __________________________________________ OBITUARY Mr. Lee Andrew Hazzle passed away peacefully May 5, 2025 at his home in Kalamazoo. He was born January 15, 1942 in Becker, Mississippi, the son of the late Tealean and Indiana Hazzle. The family moved to Aberdeen, Mississippi, and joined church where Lee and all of his siblings were baptized. He was a graduate of Aberdeen High School, and was an exceptional athlete, excelling in both basketball and football. Shortly after graduation, he moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan. Lee continued to be very devoted to his mother and also the educational pursuits of his siblings, supporting them, both emotionally and financially, until they graduated from college. Lee was a very valued and faithful employee of National Gypsum for many years. After retirement, he became a real estate developer, owning several properties in the Kalamazoo Community. He also owned and operated several other businesses in the area. Lee had a passion for race car driving and was involved in many competitions over the years. He was also a sports enthusiast, and in his spare time he enjoyed cheering on his favorite teams, the Detroit Lions and Detroit Pistons. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his two sons, Terrance Conrad Anthony and Dion Andrew Hazzle; a son-in-law, Minister William Alexander; two brothers, Ozell Hazzle and Rozelle Hazzle and two sisters, Linda Fay Hazzle and Shirley Jean Hazzle. Survivors include his brothers, Roy Hazzle Sr. (Mary) of Mississippi and Earvie Hazzle (Margaret) of Oregon; his sisters, Mary Morris (Donald) of Georgia and Linda Scott ((Jack) of Grand Rapids; his two daughters, Carla Alexander of Kalamazoo and Carmen Heard (Benjamin) of Georgia; grandson, Benjamin Heard, Jr.; granddaughters, Tyesha and Shekira Anthony; a special nephew, Roy Hazzle, Jr. (April); special great-nephews, R’Jay and Aidyn Hazzle; a very special friend and former wife, Shirley Weathers-Love; bonus children, Robin Hamilton (Charles), Kim Fisher (Maurice) and Dr. Phillip Dooley; bonus grandchildren, Ariel Fisher, Alesha Fisher, Aleah Fisher, Dashun Love, Mark Ware, Jr., Sarai Ware, Logan Dooley and Braydon Dooley; a bonus great-grandson, Mark Ware III and a host of loving nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Mr. Lee Andrew Hazzle will be remembered for his humor, kindness and unwavering spirit. May his memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved him.

Mr. Lee Andrew Hazzle

January 15, 1942 - May 5, 2025