John Clifford Hodges Lee III, known to all as Cliff, passed away Sunday night in a sudden way, at 56. MADCAT, as his license plate read, was a Bengal fan through and through. He literally lost his voice cheering on many a Sunday in the south end zone, and befriended players, their families, and all those around him. An exceptionally likeable man, and a fine but timid singer, Cliff supported the local Blues scene, and had many close musician friends as well. With advanced degrees from the University of Cincinnati in geology and finance, Cliff worked as a consultant in both gulf and inland gas exploration. He was a member of the American Society of Professional Geologists, the American Society of Petroleum Engineers, as well as several other professional associations. He enjoyed travel, scuba diving, book collecting, furniture restoration, and of course, music. Cliff was the son of the late Col. John C. H. Lee Jr., and Patricia S. Lee, of Hyde Park, who passed away just a year ago. He was the grandson of Lt. Gen. John C. H. Lee, the WWII commander of Supply and Service Forces in Europe. He is survived by his loving sisters Mary Anne and Sarah Jean Lee, his devoted brother Thomas, his nephew Rob Donnellon and family, of Denver, and his uncle and many cousins in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 2936 Vernon Pl., Cincinnati, 45219, or to the LifeCenter Organ Donor Network, 2925 Vernon Pl., Suite 300, Cincinnati, 45219. Visitation at Gilligan Funeral Home, 2926 Woodburn Ave., East Walnut Hills, Friday January 19th, from 5 to 8 pm, and a memorial Mass at St. Francis DeSales Church, Woodburn and Madison, Saturday January 20th, at Noon, followed by a light luncheon for family and friends.

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Friday, January 19, 2007 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Gilligan Funeral Homes ~ Woodburn 2926 Woodburn Avenue Cincinnati 45206, United States

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Saturday, January 20, 2007 12:00 PM St. Francis de Sales Church 1600 Madison Road Cincinnati 45206, United States