Jessie Howard Lea Obituary
The memory of Jessie Howard Lea (Greenbrier, Arkansas), who passed away on January 11, 2026 at the age of 94, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Lea and Gertie Lea; his wife Shirley; his daughter Paula Lea; his stepdaughter Sharon Carroll; and his brother John Lea (Opal).
He is survived by: his children, John Lea, Jesse Lea and Wanda Choate (Don Paul); his stepchildren, Fran Adams (Curtis) and Delbert Plymale (Tonya); his grandchildren, Joshua Carroll (Christina), Jeremy Carroll, Jessica Coats, Codi Plymale (Gloria), Jonathan Lea, Jordan Lea, Jake Lea, Rodney Choate and Paula Shumake (Mike); his great grandchildren, Tyler Edge (Cassidy), Alyssa Williamson (Emma), Cade Williamson (Allie), Darcy Shumake, Lucas Plymale, Connor Plymale and Grant Swindle; his son-in-law George Carroll; and his nephew Johnny Ray Lea.
