Dustin Coy Lee

Dustin Coy Lee was born in Safford, Arizona on March 31, 1973. He was raised in Pima, Arizona by Kenneth Coy and Mina Pearl Reynolds Lee. He passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 in Alpine, Arizona.

Dustin loved riding his big wheel down to his granny Reynolds house to be spoiled by her. He moved to St. Johns, Arizona in 1978 and quickly made many friends. He loved fishing and writing motorcycles and dirt bikes with his friends. Dustin excelled in sports. He played basketball and football but his true love was on the diamond playing baseball. He was voted the 2A player of the year his senior year of high school. He then went on to graduate from St. Johns High School in 1991.

Dustin married Brett Smith also from St. Johns on February 3, 1995. Together they had four beautiful children: Payton Elizabeth (25), Taylor Ryann (24), Reese Kenna (19) and Spencer Keegan (18). They raised their kids in Queen Creek Arizona.

Dustin was well-known in the community for his support and love of coaching softball. He’s spent many years coaching in the Queen Creek Heat League and afterwards spent most weekends watching and cheering for his daughter, Reese, right behind the backstop. Nothing brought more joy to Dustin and his children. If you had a conversation with him, you would hear him brag about how great his kids were. Dustin loved hunting, watching sports and making people laugh. He will be missed by all that remember his love and dedication to his friends and family.

Dustin is survived by his children, Payton, Queen Creek; Taylor, Williamsburg, Virginia; Reese, Salt Lake City, Utah; Spencer, Queen Creek; brother, Kris Lee, and sisters, Beth Adams and Robyn Meredith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Randy Lee and biological mother, Sandra Lee.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Christ's Church of the Valley, 23805 S Ellsworth Rd. Queen Creek, AZ 85142.