James Lee Key

Mr. James Lee Key, age 79, of Mt. Airy passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Surry Community Health and Rehab in Mt. Airy.  He was born in Surry County on June 5, 1940 to the late Alexander and Vera Smith Key.  Mr. Key retired from Bassett Furniture Company.  He is survived by a son, Richard Key; a grandchild, Tamela Nichols.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Key was preceded in death by his wife, Fern Sykes; sisters, Algean Badgett and Mary King; brother, Alex Key Jr.  There will not be any formal services at the funeral home.