James 'Lee' Hitchens, 86

MILLSBORO - James "Lee" Hitchens of Millsboro died Thursday, March 15, 2007, in his home. He was 86.

After many years of dedicated service as a truck driver, Lee retired from Thoro-good's Concrete Co., Millsboro. He really enjoyed driving truck.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Diana Johnson and Willie Wright; his brothers, Clinton and Ronnie Johnson; and a sister, Eleanor Johnson.

He is survived by a lifelong friend, Ellen Marie "Doll" Wright of Millsboro; a brother, George Wright of Millsboro; a nephew, Lamont Clark of Boothwyn, Pa.; and a niece, Diane Taylor of Harrington. Also, he leaves behind an extended family and friends.

Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Watson Funeral Hom,e 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour. prior. The Rev. George Fisher Jr. will officiate. Interment will be at Friendship U.M. Church Cemetery, Millsboro.