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Al Partee Jr.

Mr. Al L. Partee Jr. age 90 of Lebanon passed away December 23, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Rutherford County, July 7, 1930, son of the late Al Lytle Partee Sr. and Josephine DeJarnett Partee.  He was a 1948 graduate of Lebanon High School and attended the University of Tennessee.  He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War.  He was a well-known Lebanon businessman having owned and operated Partee Oil and later Partee Chemical Company.  He was a member of Lebanon First United Methodist Church and the Lebanon Breakfast Rotary Club.  He was a past member of the Jaycees and Kiwanis Club.  Al was preceded in death by a son, Robert Partee; and brother, Charles Partee.

He is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Candace Attwood Partee; three children:   Al L. (Debra) Partee III, Peggy-Jo (Rusty) Thompson, Janet Lynn Partee; daughter in law, Claudia Partee; twelve grandchildren:  Kim (Neal) Allar, Matt Partee, Rachel (Austin) Blanchard, Rob Partee II, Jo (Jess) Dillard, Nate Partee, Will Clark, Tyler (Laken) Partee, Chris Partee, Sarah Partee, Jacob Thompson, Jackson Clark; eight great-grandchildren: Beau Partee, Ade`le Allar, Jude Blanchard, Waylon Partee, E`lodie Allar, Nolan Blanchard, Scarlett Partee, Madeleine Allar.

Family and friends will assemble Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at 2 p.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Murfreesboro for graveside services with Rev. David Hesson officiating.  Active pallbearers:  Rusty and Jacob Thompson, Jess Dillard, Will and Jackson Clark, Al Ashworth, Terry McDonald, Brownie Vantrease, Dr. Steve Neely.  Honorary Pallbearers:  Members of Lebanon Breakfast Rotary.  There will be a drive thru visitation at First United Methodist Church (West Portico) Tuesday 10 a.m. – 12 Noon.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wilson County Veterans Museum.

Due to health concerns the family requests all visitors wear a mask.  Friends are encouraged to leave online condolences at ligonbobo.com

LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME, in charge of arrangements.

Messages for the Family

  1. Sandy Blackwell/Perma Pipe says:
    December 24, 2020 at 12:44 am
    I will always treasure the friendship we had during the last 15 years of knowing Al as a business man and his wonderful wife. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
  2. glenda Baddour Palmer says:
    December 24, 2020 at 12:55 pm
    I have known Al for many years and I am so sorry of his passing.
  3. Greg Butler says:
    December 24, 2020 at 1:48 pm
    So sorry to hear this. Prayers are with Candy and all the family for God’s peace and comfort.
  4. Colleen Schabacker says:
    December 24, 2020 at 2:03 pm
    This is such sad news. Al was such a proud man who left a wonderful legacy. Prayers to his family especially to my friend Candy. I’m sure this is devastating to her but she had so many good years with him and wonderful memories to help her get through this.
  5. Terry McDonald says:
    December 24, 2020 at 5:12 pm
    Al was a dear friend and Christine and I will miss hearing the wonderful stories of his growing up in Lebanon and his adventures traveling around the world. Such an interesting man that I will miss dearly.
  6. Jeff Hazlewood says:
    December 24, 2020 at 6:08 pm
    I’m so sorry to hear this news. My prayers are with Candy and the family. I’ll always remember cutting up with him where he always was on the back row every Sunday. He was always a part of my Sunday morning enjoyment of going to church.
  7. Terry Ashe says:
    December 24, 2020 at 6:29 pm
    Al in your life meant good stories and a air of excitement as to what’s next . He told me many times if you can’t say something good about someone then don’t say anything . He loved is God this family and friends .He helped so many people when they were down . I will miss those long over the phone conversation where we shared war stories and concerns for our friends .He love Candi the kids and grandkids , and his friends .lots of prayers for the family.
  8. Debbie haas says:
    December 24, 2020 at 6:34 pm
    Such a good person. He was so good to me after my sons wreck.
  9. Haywood Barry says:
    December 24, 2020 at 7:35 pm
    Al and I had numerous great conversations over the years. I always enjoyed his frankness and his friendship. I will miss him. Our condolence to his family. We have all lost a good citizen.
  10. Roger K. Richardson. says:
    December 25, 2020 at 2:57 am
    My deepest condolences and wishes of peace and love to all the family during this difficult time, but especially to my mentor, Candace Partee. My heart hurts with you now.
  11. Diane (Thurley) Hudson says:
    December 26, 2020 at 3:47 pm
    I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and loving you all.
  12. Lois Ann Wauford says:
    December 26, 2020 at 10:05 pm
    Sending my condolences to all of the Partee family.
  13. Jeannie Walker says:
    December 27, 2020 at 7:03 pm
    My deepest sympathy to Candy and the entire family! If Al was your friend you were blessed, My heart hurts for you, Candy, I can only imagine how devastating this is. Hold tight to your faith, friends and precious memories! My prayers are with you! I love You!
  14. T.A. BRYAN says:
    December 28, 2020 at 3:46 pm
    OLD BUDDY WILL BE MISSED BY ME AND I”M SURE BY MANY MORE. WE SPENT MANY HOURS ON THE PHONE TALKING ABOUT NOTHING.
  15. T.A. BRYAN says:
    December 28, 2020 at 3:49 pm
    MY OLD BUDDY WILL BE MISSED BY MANY!
    WE HAD MANY LONG PHONE TALKS OVER THE YEARS.
  16. THOMAS BRYAN says:
    December 28, 2020 at 3:55 pm
    I WILL MISS THE MANY PHONE CALLS WE HAD TOGETHER. PRAYERS FOR CANDI AND ALL THE FAMILY.
  17. John Hunn says:
    December 28, 2020 at 9:21 pm
    Sure gonna miss my Rotary pal. I always liked talking to Al and would talk until Candy started shaking her head. Should’ve been named Frank – One of the most unique men I ever met.
  18. Rodney Clemmons says:
    December 28, 2020 at 10:58 pm
    I knew Al as a fellow Rotarian in recent years. Whether our speaker was the Governor or a local business person, Al had an unerring social compass and ability to focus on the issue presented to us. His remarkable observations and predictions were well worth a seat at his table. My heart and prayers go out to Candy and the family.
  19. ZaBrina D Seay says:
    December 29, 2020 at 3:19 pm
    Candace, my most sincere condolences go out to you and your family. I’m surely going to miss him coming to visit his “Suprena” at the VSO. He was sure to make us laugh every time he came. He also tried to sell me his car every time he visited….”it has a hemi engine with brand new tires..that’s all you need Suprena” I’m going to miss my friend!
  20. Teresa Reed says:
    December 29, 2020 at 6:40 pm
    Deepest sympathy to Candy and all the family.I enjoyed talking to Al when he and Candy attended Westland Methodist Church.Also knew him through Dr Neely.When the two got together at the hospital,look
    out ! The two were hilarious…..great friends.My sympathy to Steve also.Prayers and thoughts for all.
    Teresa
  21. Ricky and Kathy Haskins says:
    December 31, 2020 at 12:20 am
    We are so sorry for your loss. He was one of a kind. We shared many conversations over the years. He would always bring Cleo in to see us when he came to Lebanon Chemical.

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