Howard Lee Jamerson, 78, Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2012.
Lee was born September 10, 1933, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Howard Stanley and Blanche Marcia (Darsky) Jamerson.
He graduated from Topeka High School in 1951.
He served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, retiring in 1975 as a Maj., and having served tours to Viet Nam. He began his second career with the Topeka Police Department in 1976 and served for 25 years.
He was a member of VFW Post #1650, American Legion Post #400, Disabled American Veterans, Golden Rule Lodge #90 AF&AM, and Arab Shrine.
Survivors include his long-time companion, (Lue) Ann Snider, Topeka; twins and family, Kent (Renee and Dustin) and Brent; and nieces, Sarah and Gretchen Gravenstein, Topeka.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. Lee will lie in state at the funeral home after 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Private family inurnment will be at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arab Shrine Crippled Children's Hospital or the Disabled American Veterans.