Mr. Richard Lea Obituary in High Point at Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Obituary For Mr. Richard Lea

Mr. Richard Douglas Lea was born on June 17, 1959 to the late John William Lea, Jr. and Esther Gant Lea. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Wilbert, Raymond, Charles Lea and his sister, Bernice Lea. He was the youngest of ten children. Richard was born in Burlington, NC and raised in Greensboro, NC. He received his public education there and graduated from Page High School in 1978 and attended GTCC. He had a talent for being able to fix things, work on projects and because of this, he became interested in becoming a Maintenance Mechanic Specializing in Industrial Maintenance. Some of the various places he was employed by were NC A&T State University, Greensboro, NC, H.M. Haire Manufacturing, Thomasville, NC and Slane Hosiery Mill, High Point, NC.

Richard was a Deacon at First Baptist Church under Pastor Dennis H. Leach, Sr. in High Point, NC and most recently a Trustee at Friendship Baptist Church in Thomasville, NC under Pastor Shannon L. Jessup. He was active in the Usher Ministry, Marriage Ministry and he was also the Chaplain of the Security Ministry. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Holly Allen Lea; daughter, Tasha Lea; one granddaughter, Nina Gainey; three brothers, John (Shelia) Lea, Clinton Robert Lea and David (Robin) Lea; two sisters, Rosetta (IJ) Foust and Denise (Michael) Hughes; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A private graveside service will be held Monday, November 16, 2020 at Carolina Biblical Gardens. Mr. Lea may be viewed on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

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To his wife family & friends I am praying your strength in the lord. I want forget his worshipping the lord at church. He loved the lord and I know his soul is resting. Love your Friendship Family

You have my deepest sympathy. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4. Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort,4who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God.

Holly, I am praying for you & your family in this time of great loss. Richard was a caring and kind man who could always put a smile on faces. We will miss him so much at Slane Hosiery. He was a dedicated hard worker. With Love -Amber Houston

Sending Prayer and Love!!! I am so sorry Mrs. Holly, Nina, and Tasha. May god bless you all!!!! Love LaTasha Rice

Dearest Holly, Tasha, and Nina, our prayers are with you. We never know why God allows things to happen that causes us pain and grief. We know we all will understand it better by and by. Keep the faith as the Holy Spirit is with you. Blessings and Peace, John and Shelia Lea

Mrs. Holly Lea & Tasha Lea, & Nina, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Lea had a wonderful soul and a beautiful heart. He created lasting memories with you all. Heaven has gained angel. May you comfort each other during this time and find joy in his memory. I love you much ~ Tiffany Floyd

Blessings and love to my daughter and grand daughter. Your father and (pa-pa) will greatly be missed. Love, Mom & Me-Maw

Dear Holly,
We are praying for you & your family in this time of tremendous loss. Richard was such a kind & genuine man who positively impacted so many peoples lives. We'll cherish all the memories we were blessed to be able to share with him, SHM and beyond.
Much Love, Jon-Paul & Lisa Wright

You will always be loved. RIH. Sending prayers and condolscences to the family. Maggie.

We will miss our Usher Brother and Friend dearly. Our Prayers go out to Holly and His Family. May he RIH. George and Inez Currie.

So sorry your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. Paige

Mrs.Holly Mr.Richard will lo truly be missed at church he was a wonderful beautiful man who loved everyone he never met a stranger our thoughts and prayers are with you luv you Mrs.Holly The prickett and Lindsey family

Richard, you were loved and are missed by so many. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Rest easy my friend.

Richard we will miss seeing you in church laughing talking and worshipping together my friend larry and maxine froneyberger

You are truly going to be missed by your Slane Family.Mrs Holly are in our prayers and thoughts.God Bless You.

Holly Our hearts and prayers are with you. As we well know. This is a time that our faith in God truly pulls us through. I am here for you cousin. Always no more than a phone call away. Praying your strength at this difficult time. Asking God to keep you in the hollow of His Mighty Hand. Love you Now and Always, MyRa

Richard Slane will never be the same!!! Love and prayers for your family!! Fly high my friend

To miss holly I'm sending my condolences to you I'm very hurt to here about mr richard I had gain a bund with you both and Church wont be the same for me with him gone. I love you and stay strong.

My deepest condolences to the Lea family.Promises from Jehovah God: Eliminate sickness, death, and comfort Isaiah 33:24 No resident will say: I am sick, and death will be no more. Rev 21:4 And he (Jehovah) will wipe out every tears from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning not outcry nor pain be anymore. Isaiah 51:12 I (Jehovah) myself am the one that is comforting you. I invite you to read the Watchtower No.2-2020 What will God's Kingdom accomplish at jw.org . Geraldine

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