Buel Ray "Ham" Lee, who resided near Paris, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014 in Paris. He was born June 24, 1940 in Paris, Arkansas to the late James Willie Lee and Pearl Naomi (Payne) Lee. He was 73 years old.

Buel was a 1958 graduate of Paris High School and was a cattle farmer.

Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 27th, at Mt. Salem Cemetery, located south of Paris, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home in Paris.

He is survived by his daughter, Lesa Teague of Paris; his son, Michael Ray Lee of Paris; one brother, Jack Lee and wife Edna of Paris; two grandchildren, Preston Teague and Chelsea Frederick, both of Paris; and two great-grandchildren, Kaden Frederick and Ava James.

Family will visit with friends 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 26th, at the funeral home.

Public viewing will start Monday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.