Lee Hayes France

Lee Heyes France, 68, of the Village of Bonnybrook, The Villages, Florida, passed away on April 29, 2026. Born at the U.S. Naval Hospital, Quantico, VA, on April 6, 1958 (Easter Sunday) to Lee and Kathryn France.

He was a devoted husband to Linda for 44 years, sharing a lifetime of commitment and partnership. And enjoyed spending time at the riffle range, deep sea fishing, cruising with his wife and especially golf. He was a gentleman who always greeted you with a smile and big hello. And always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone needing help, even before being asked. From early in life to the end, he formed strong bonds with animals of all kinds, both domestic and wild.

After graduating from Northwood High School in Silver Spring, Maryland, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps as an Assistant Weapons Controller, completing his service career as a lifeguard at the Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Shortly after returning to Maryland, he met and married the love of his life. And after graduating from Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland, with a degree in Television Broadcasting, he began his career in Media Resources at Montgomery College on the Takoma Park Campus for over 30 years, receiving two Special Recognition Awards, two Outstanding Service Awards and numerous letters of appreciation from faculty and staff. He retired as a Media Resources Manager. Following retirement, he continued working as an ambassador at Nancy Lopez and Glenview Country clubs in The Villages, Florida.

Lee is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Michael and Wayne France; brother-in-law Jim Mitchum; nephew Daniel France; and stepson James (Tony) Frazier.

Lee is survived by his wife Linda Frazier, stepdaughter Donna (David) Crenshaw, brother Larry (Kris) France; sisters Jane Mitchum, Kathryn France, and Gale (Keith) Starkey; nephews Edward Rathell, Kyle and Gregory Starkey, David, Michael Jr, Thomas and William France; nieces Annika Nault, Beth Brittingham and Elizabeth Browing; grandnephew William Rowe and Darin Browning; grandniece Savannah Rowe; grandsons Brian Crenshaw and Ryan Frazier (Emily), and great-grand daughters Kaylee and Violet Frazier.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Laurel Manor Recreation Center on Saturday, August 1st from 1-3:30 pm.

An additional Celebration will be held at the East County Recreation Center, 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring, Maryland on Saturday, September 26th from 2-5 pm