Rev. David Lee England, age 89 of Sparta, passed away at 2:15 am on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center from complications of Covid 19.

David Lee was born December 12, 1931 in Cannon County to the late William Howard and Minnie Dell Luna England. He was saved at the age of 14, began preaching at the age of 16 and started his career as a pastor at 18, the same year he married his wife. He served countless Freewill Baptist churches in White County and Middle Tennessee for over 66 years. He reached many people in White County from his 62 years with his radio ministry, Sunday Morning Devotion. He conducted over 1,000 funerals and hundreds of weddings. In addition to his ministry, he was retired from the White County Board of Education, Bus Garage, where he served as a driver, trainer and mechanic.

In addition to his parents, David Lee is also preceded in death by a grandson David Curtis England and brother James Isaac England.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years Bessie Mae England of Sparta that he married on May 19, 1950

Three sons: Lester (Ramona) England, Manuel (Annette) England all of Sparta, Michael (Donette) England of Stuart, FL

6 grandchildren: Matthew (Emily) England, Marcus (Rachel) England, William (Lauren) England, Drema (Zeb) Allison, Meghan England and fiancé Devin, Lauren England and fiancé Luke, Logan England

6 great grandchildren: Katie, Mason, Creed, Braelyn, Lochland, Remington and soon-to-be Thomas

Brother: Rev. Joe Richard England

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00pm Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Sparta First Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Plainview Cemetery in the Cassville Community. The family will receive friends Saturday from 4-8:00pm and Sunday after 1:00pm at the church. Kenneth Kirby and Rudy Oakes will officiate.