Elmer Tandy Lee

Elmer T. Lee, 93, of Frankfort, KY died Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Born August 5, 1919 to the late Ernest Franklin and Ann Shields Lee, he was a graduate of Frankfort High School and the University of Kentucky School of Engineering. Throughout his many years of work he became plant manager and master distiller of the Buffalo Trace Distillery. He retired in 1985 and was bestowed Master Distiller Emeritus in addition to having a namesake bourbon. He has been awarded numerous honors since his retirement. He was a World War II veteran and belonged to VFW Post 4075. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Kentucky Order of Colonels, the 315th Bomb Wing Association, and the Masonic Lodge, Hiram No. 4. He had served on the Board of Directors at First Christian Church, the Chamber of Commerce, the Red Cross, YMCA, Junior Achievement, and the Frankfort Country Club. Mr. Lee was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed golf, fishing, and gardening. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-six years, Elizabeth Dean Lee and his brother, Harrison Lee of Indiana. He is survived by his daughter Peggy Lee Comer (Denny) of Frankfort, his grandson Scott Pena of Winchester, a great-granddaughter, Lily Pena, and his nephew Danny Lee of Crothersville, IN. Pallbearers are Danny Lee, David Bibb, Gayle Bibb, Ronnie Bibb, John Vereeke, and Rick Zell. Honorary pallbearers are Mark Brown, Harlan Wheatley, Chris Comstock, Freddie Johnson, Hugh Hudson, Dick LaChapell, Sally Mucci, and Peter LaFalce. Services will be conducted by Rev. Dr. John Opsata and Scott Pena at First Christian Church in Frankfort at 12:00 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2013. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at the church Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 pm. and Friday 11:00 a.m. until the service. Hiram Lodge #4 F&AM will conduct a Masonic service Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Contributions in his honor can be made to First Christian Church, 316 Ann Street, Frankfort, KY 40601 or Hospice of Frankfort, 663 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared via the online guestbook at www.harrodbrothersfuneralhome.com

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Elmer Tandy Lee

August 5, 1919 - July 16, 2013