Lee Adams Mcintyre Jr

DATELINE: GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA Lee Adams McIntyre Jr.

Lee Adams McIntyre, Jr., 83, of Gastonia, NC passed away on May 17, 2025 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 13, 1941 in Marlboro County, SC; son of the late Lee Adams McIntyre, Sr. and Mary Helen Pate McIntyre. Lee was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a longtime member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. Lee spent most of his career in the textile industry, working at the Sadie Mills and International Textile Machinery & Sales. Later in life, he and his son Trey were fortunate enough to continue their working relationship, starting a medical equipment sales company, IMES. In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing and golfing with his brother and friends. He was happiest when he was vacationing with his family, either in the mountains or at the beach. He had a remarkable ability to see the good in every situation. He always put the needs of others before his own. He was humble and generous, had a great sense of humor and was genuinely kind to his core.  He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Beth Houser McIntyre; daughters Angela McIntyre Huyck (Mitch), Betsy McIntyre Hurst (Brad); son Lee Adams “Trey” McIntyre III (Kori); grandchildren Dr. Christopher Richey (Christine), Grayson Richey, Lauralee Hurst, Mary Kate Hurst, Maelee McIntyre, Sadie McIntyre, Lucy McIntyre, Bea McIntyre; great grandchild Calvin Richey; brother Joel Pate McIntyre (Nancy). Memorial Service: Saturday, June 21, 2025, 12:00pm, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Kings Mountain, NC. Visitation: Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10:45am – 11:45am, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church (prior to the service). In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that memorials for Lee be sent to St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 201 N. Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

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