Obituary of Wilford "Lee" Joseph Root

Lee Root was born Wilford Lee Joseph Root on August 31, 1945 in Fort Benning, Georgia to Ralph and Maudie Root.Lee was raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado and graduated from Palmer High School.Lee is survived by his six children, Sherri, Kim, Dennis, Christa, Nicholas and Cassie; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lee is also survived by his four siblings, Ralph Root, Leanna Webb , Lori Conrad and Glenn Root.Lee was an auto mechanic, a small business owner, and an avid hunter and fisherman.Memorial Service, 11:00AM, Friday, February 10, 2017 at Church on the Ranch, 3685 Jeannine Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Friday, February 10, 2017 11:00AM Church on the Ranch 3685 Jeannine Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80917 Phone: 719-328-1793