Robert Lee

Robert Keyjuan “Boosie” Lee was a son, brother, and devoted father whose warmth and quick smile left a lasting impression on those who knew him. Born in Cincinnati on May 9, 1991, Robert grew up in the city he loved and attended Cincinnati Public Schools. He found camaraderie and purpose playing football at Wyoming Middle School and carried that team spirit into his relationships and everyday life.

Family was central to Robert’s world. He treasured time with his children, Darryl Thomas and Sha’Zai Sanders, and took pride in being a caring, steady presence for his younger sister, Lavonna. Those who knew him remember how he would play for hours with his sister just to see her laugh and how he cheered her on at musical events. Robert also drew strength from his faith, which was an important part of his life from a young age.

Generous and warmhearted, Robert often looked for ways to help others. He enjoyed being with friends and spending quiet moments with family, offering support and encouragement where it was needed. To have known Robert was to know someone who gave freely of his time and affection — a person described by loved ones as having a heart made of gold.

Robert passed away on November 6, 2015. In the days that followed, family and friends gathered to honor his memory with a visitation and funeral service held at Philippus United Church of Christ on November 20, 2015, and he was laid to rest at Vine Street Hill Cemetery. Those services were a testament to the many lives he touched in his 24 years.

He is remembered by his mother, April Lee; his children, Darryl and Sha’Zai; his sister Lavonna; and a wide circle of relatives and friends who hold his memory close. Though his life was cut short, the kindness and care he showed others endure in the stories shared by family and the small, everyday acts that revealed his character.

Robert’s family invites those who loved him to cherish the joy he brought into their lives and to keep his memory alive through acts of love and compassion. His life, brief though it was, made a meaningful difference to those around him.