Chao Lee, 40 of Morganton died Sunday, December 9, 2012 at Grace Hospital. Born September 10, 1972 in Laos he was the son of Nao Lor Lee and the late Cha Xia Lee. In addition to his wife, Youa Yang of the home; many other family members survive him. The Hmong funeral will begin 8:00 a.m., Saturday, December 15, 2012 and conclude on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Jenkins Funeral Home and Pavilion. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park. Please sign the online guestbook at www.JenkinsFuneralHome.net. The Lee family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home in Newton.