Robert E. Lee, Jr.

Biography

Robert E. Lee, Jr. was born in 1843 as the seventh child of Robert and Mary Custis Lee and carried forward the family’s devotion to honor and duty. Though he experienced the trials of the Civil War firsthand, he later turned to professional pursuits that enriched the community, including engineering and business ventures that supported the region’s recovery.

He remained a beloved figure among those who knew him, a presence at Lee Chapel where friends and family gathered to reflect on the larger meanings of service and sacrifice. His calm, generous spirit was remembered by all who visited the chapel grounds.