John Lucas Kea Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Lucas Kea in Covington, Tennessee, born in Greenwood, Mississippi, who passed away on December 9, 2023 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl L. Kea and Jeffie Kea (Broadway); and his brothers, Joe and Ernest. He is survived by: his wife Jo Ann Martin; his children, Shawn, Shalane (Wesley Schelter) and Shane (Hope Kea); his sister Margie Starnes of Trenton, Tennessee.; and his grandchildren, Marissa, Kortnee, Gavin, Christian, Ashley, Caleb, Addison, Seth, Avery, Clayton and Adi. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the American Heart Association (heart.org).