On January 28, 2025, God reached His hand out to Richard Ulysee Burns-Lee, and said, "Son, it's time for you to come home." Richard took His hand and said, "Father, I've been waiting for you so I could take my rest." Richie, as we all affectionately knew him, left his earthly home and transitioned to his eternal home.

Richie was born on August 25, 2025, to Sylvia Moore and Richard Burns. Richard was a bundle of joy and the love of his mother's life.  His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and many more whose lives were touched by him. Richie had some men that made marks in his life; his stepfather, Matthew Lee, that raised him to his adulthood and his stepfather, James Moore , that raised him in the way that a man should go with God.

Richie graduated from EE Smith High School in Fayetteville NC. After graduating he married his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth Wright of which two beautiful children, Laniese and Levon were born.  

Richie joined the US Army and received numerous awards, to include, M16 Expert Badge, Parachute Badge, Handgrenade Expert Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Drivers Badge, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

Richie went on to pursue his passion for cooking and became a culinary expert. Richie made the best homemade Quiche.

Richie is survived by his parent; Sylvia Moore and Richard Burn; his children, Laniese and Levon Lee, both of Melbourne, FL; his sister, Pamela Terry of Florence, SC; his brother Kevin Lee (Sheletta) of Waldorf, MD. God blessed him with Bonus Brothers and a Sister, Charles Moore (Chiquita) who preceded him in death, James Moore (Betty), Howard Moore (Vivian), Marvin Moore (Janice) Moore and Carrie Sutton; and two grandchildren, Jahaun McKinnon and Jackson Lee.

Richie also had a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews who he dearly loved.

Burial will be Monday, August 11, 2025 1 pm at Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC (The procession to the burial will leave from Sexton-Hall Funeral Home 11 am sharp)