Yee, Joseph KH's Obituary
Joe Yee, 96, of Honolulu, passed away on August 30, 2024. He was born to the late Albert C and Esther YL Yee, on September 18, 1928, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Joe is a graduate of Kaimuki High School, and served in the Air National Guard. He is a retired aircraft mechanic out of Hickam Air Force Base. He is renown in the fishing sport industry as "The Legend", inducted to the Hall of Fame in 2022, as one of th greatest lure makers. Joe Yee's witty and kind humor touched many hearts over the years.
Joe is preceded by his wife Phyllis, son Joseph (Sonny) Yee, and grandson Adam Kim. He is survived by daughters and daughter in law, Joanne (Michael) Kegley, Joycelyn (Benedict) Kim, and Christie Yee.
Grandchildren Kristine, Jonathan (Rie), Steven (Taelyn) Kegley, Kellene Kim, Allison (Keola) Fukunaga,
Joseph Yee III, Cailynn Yee and 6 great grandchildren
Celebration of life will be at Diamond Head Mortuary on September 26, Thursday, visitation at 9:30 followed by prayer and reflection at 10:30 and burial to follow. Aloha attire requested
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