Lee Remy

Lee Eugene Remy 83, of Colonial Heights, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at John Randolph Medical Center. He was the son of the late Earl E. and Helen R. Pratt Remy, and was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Remy, a daughter, Jennifer and a brother, Edward Remy. Mr. Remy was a U.S. Army veteran serving during WWII. He was a graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Engineering and received his Masters Degree in Chemistry from Louisiana State University. He was a retired Environmental Engineer for VDOT, and retired from Allied Chemical Corp. Mr. Remy was an Adjutant Professor at John Tyler Community College where he taught for twelve years. He was a member of the Colonial Heights American Legion Post 284, and a former member of the Colonial Heights Moose Lodge. Of his many achievements as an engineer, he patented a life saving device for the V.A. Hospitals in Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Roberta (Bobbi Gentry) Remy; two sons, David Remy and wife, Diane of Wilmington Delaware, Mark Remy and wife,, Kim of Indianapolis, Indiana; three daughters, Robin R. Weidner and husband, David of DeKalb, Illinois, Dona R. Brown and husband, James of Richmond, Virginia, Meredith Remy of Richmond, Virginia; four grandchildren, Dustin Tadlock, Rebeakah Weidner, Caleb Weidner and Joshua Weidner; a former son in-law, Dwayne Tadlock and a devoted friend, Frank Flato; two step-daughters and three step-sons, with numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard 23834. Interment private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.