Andy J. Conlee's Obituary
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Andy J Conlee, who gained his wings on April 16,2025. Born in Memphis, TN, on April 8,1958, Andy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and cherished friend.
Andy worked in auto parts and engine rebuilding. He was a former owner of Conlee Engine Rebuilders. He worked at AutoZone and Advance Auto Parts as a part manager. He spent several years working at Fed Ex. He was an avid collector of baseball memorabilia. During the summer, you could find Andy cheering on the Atlanta Braves. He loved children. His backyard and front yard was often full of kids playing. For five years, he sponsored the Conlee Cardinals, youth baseball, softball and t-ball teams in the Oakhaven neighborhood. Andy loved old classic cars and the ones speeding down a racetrack. For 10 years, he sponsored stock cars at West Memphis Motor speedway and Memphis Motorsports. He enjoyed bowling where he met lifelong friends. He bowled for 20 years at Winchester, Northaven and Billy Hardwicks. He enjoyed watching Memphis Tiger basketball and loved the Beatles. Andy touched many lives of children, co-workers, and friends. He enjoyed making others laugh, feel loved and appreciated.
At 16, Andy fell in love with Betty. A year later, they would skip school and head to the courthouse to pick up a marriage license. The same day, they hurried to a judge’s house near Rhodes College where Betty would change her last name. Little did he know he would end up with 8 children to love and help raise. The children include Sherry Akins, Randall Fisher, Shane German, Hank Simmerman (Amber), Michelle Kennedy (Lamar), Amy Murdock (Jason), Bubba Akins, Stephanie Caradine (Joey) and Michael German. Andy and Betty shared 50 years together. In that time, he gained a new title of Grandpops. He was blessed with two beautiful grandchildren, Aubrey and Andrew Murdock and a granddog, Daisy. He loved being a great uncle to Mara Kennedy, Julia Kennedy, Liam Kennedy, Avery Caradine and Allie Caradine.
Andy was preceded in death by his parents (Sue and Ray Conlee), sister Joann Herring and brother Johnny Pool Sr. He is survived by his wife Betty Conlee, his children, grandchildren, nieces, nephew, sister Mary Herron and brother Danny Hugh.
The Conlee Family will receive friends and family for visitation on Monday, April 21, 2025 at Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 2:00pm in the Riverside Chapel at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119 (901) 767-8930. “Where Memphis comes to remember, since 1924.”
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