James Lea Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Lea of Osyka, Mississippi, who passed away on March 14, 2026, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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, Armond Ray Lea and Avis Wilson Lea; and his great grandchild Kellye-Anna Rae Sistrunk. He is survived by: his daughters, Kellye Elizabeth Sistrunk (Keith) and Brandi Terez Sanders (Nathan); his grandchildren, Chloe'Sistrunk O'Neal (Landon), Karrington Sistrunk Ritter (Van) and Charles Tucker Sanders; his great grandchildren, Walker James Sistrunk, Haven Grace Sistrunk, Brynleigh Rae O'Neal, Emery Jean Ritter and Parker Leigh O'Neal; and his brothers, Gerald Ray Lea (Debbie) and Dennis Lea (Ricki). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.