We will send an invite after you submit!
In memory of
Abe Lee
May 2, 1978 - January 25, 2025
May 2, 1978 - Jan 25, 2025
-
-
-
Who else knew Abe?
Photo
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a donation to the Abe Lee Memorial Fund.
$19,693.00
of $10,000 goal
Event details
-
Started on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 1 p.m. EDT
-
Blacksburg Municipal Park 920 Turner Street Northeast, Blacksburg, VA 24060
How you can help
It is with profound sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Abe Lee, on January 25, 2025. He was an irreplaceable part of our lives.
Abe was a deeply compassionate person whose intellect and strong convictions shaped his life and inspired those around him. He was the man who always showed up when you needed him and saw every stranger as worthy of respect. His authenticity, honesty, and unwavering integrity made him a rare and remarkable soul.
He was an endlessly supportive partner and devoted father who raised his children with intention and deep thoughtfulness—never underestimating their capacity to understand the complexity of the world. He was a loving son, brother, and unshakable friend to many.
Abe’s sense of justice and inclusivity extended to everything he did. If you knew him, you likely debated him and experienced his unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. He was a dedicated volunteer for local organizations and direct mutual aid efforts, always striving to help others in meaningful and lasting ways.
As we grieve this unimaginable loss, we also want to celebrate his life and all the ridiculously good times we had with Abe. There was truly no one like him.
Many people have asked how to memorialize the ways that Abe contributed to their lives. Abe recently became the Treasurer for Future Economy Collective, a community-based group in Blacksburg that supports mutual aid in Blacksburg and the New River Valley area. The group runs Southpaw Cafe to raise funds for this effort . Contributing to the Abe Lee Memorial Fund at the Future Economy Collective will support a continuation of Abe's meaningful volunteer work there.
Contribute directly to Future Economy Collective (encouraged):
Make a donation by sending a paypal to @fecollective or futureeconomycollective@gmail.com with "Abe Lee Memorial Fund" in the "Add a message" field. Southpaw is operated under the Future Economy Collective, a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit started in the New River Valley. EIN: 83-1665055. Other donation options are available on their website:
https://southpaw.cafe/southpaw
Contributions made directly to the family through this Everloved site will be used to support a college fund for Billy (11) and Joey (8).
This website is for everyone who knew Abe. We are all deeply missing him in this moment. Please share your stories, photographs, and notes to the family so that we can all support each other. Contribute
Abe was a deeply compassionate person whose intellect and strong convictions shaped his life and inspired those around him. He was the man who always showed up when you needed him and saw every stranger as worthy of respect. His authenticity, honesty, and unwavering integrity made him a rare and remarkable soul.
He was an endlessly supportive partner and devoted father who raised his children with intention and deep thoughtfulness—never underestimating their capacity to understand the complexity of the world. He was a loving son, brother, and unshakable friend to many.
Abe’s sense of justice and inclusivity extended to everything he did. If you knew him, you likely debated him and experienced his unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. He was a dedicated volunteer for local organizations and direct mutual aid efforts, always striving to help others in meaningful and lasting ways.
As we grieve this unimaginable loss, we also want to celebrate his life and all the ridiculously good times we had with Abe. There was truly no one like him.
Many people have asked how to memorialize the ways that Abe contributed to their lives. Abe recently became the Treasurer for Future Economy Collective, a community-based group in Blacksburg that supports mutual aid in Blacksburg and the New River Valley area. The group runs Southpaw Cafe to raise funds for this effort . Contributing to the Abe Lee Memorial Fund at the Future Economy Collective will support a continuation of Abe's meaningful volunteer work there.
Contribute directly to Future Economy Collective (encouraged):
Make a donation by sending a paypal to @fecollective or futureeconomycollective@gmail.com with "Abe Lee Memorial Fund" in the "Add a message" field. Southpaw is operated under the Future Economy Collective, a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit started in the New River Valley. EIN: 83-1665055. Other donation options are available on their website:
https://southpaw.cafe/southpaw
Contributions made directly to the family through this Everloved site will be used to support a college fund for Billy (11) and Joey (8).
This website is for everyone who knew Abe. We are all deeply missing him in this moment. Please share your stories, photographs, and notes to the family so that we can all support each other. Contribute
Want to stay updated?
Get notified when new photos, stories and other important updates are shared.
Favorites
What was Abe's favorite color?
Blue or purple?
Blue or purple?
Blue or purple?
Timeline
Born
May 2nd, 1978
Passed away
January 25th, 2025
Blacksburg, VA
Survived by
Susan Whitehead
Spouse
Ruth Bresson
Mother
Kyle Drebes
Brother-in-law
Joey Lee
Son
Allen Lee
Father
Peggy Whitehead
Mother-in-law
Carey Whitehead
Sister-in-law
Christopher Bresson
Step-father
Brad Barron
Cousin
John McGarrity
Cousin
Henry Bass
Cousin
David Drebes
Family
Jordan wilbourn
Sister
Other people in Abe's community
& others who may be privately subscribed to this website.
Other key details
Funeral services provided by
McCoy Funeral Home
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a donation to the Abe Lee Memorial Fund.
$19,693.00
of $10,000 goal
Recent contributions
Recent contributions
Share this memorial website
How you can help
Share with others
Donate in memory
Created with love by
Carey Whitehead (Abe's sister-in-law),
Susan Whitehead (Abe's spouse),
Ruth Bresson (Abe's mother) and
Peggy Whitehead (Abe's mother-in-law).
