Funeral arrangements announced for Marlon Lee

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
SMITHFIELD, N.C. (WTVD) -- Funeral arrangements have been announced days after the sudden passing of coach and councilman Marlon Lee.

A viewing is planned for Sunday at Saint Peter Church of Christ Disciples of Christ in Smithfield from 2 to 5 p.m.

His funeral is scheduled for the following day on Monday inside the gym at Clayton High School where Lee was the head women's basketball coach.

He also served as a town councilman in Smithfield.

ABC11 talked to his family after his death who called him a gentle giant.



They say he died of a heart attack.
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