He is preceded in death by his parents, Reedie Lester Lea and Dorothy Lee Roper Lea; one son, Morgan Lea. He is survived by one son, W. C. Lea of Popular Bluff, MO; one daughter, Charlotte Lea of St. Louis, MO; five cousins, Alan Moser, Jason Osieczonek, Connie Ashley, Crystal Hyde and Brian Avant all of Hampton.

Graveside services will be 10:00 am Monday at Dickenson Cemetery near Harrell with Rev. Keith Nutt officiating. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www. bentonfuneralhome.net.