Earl James Lea's obituary , Passed away on May 15, 2021 in Shell Knob, Missouri

Earl James Lea

October 2, 1922 - May 15, 2021 (98 years old)

Shell Knob, Missouri

Earl James Lea's obituary , Passed away on May 15, 2021 in Shell Knob, Missouri

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fohn Funeral Home & McQueen Funeral Home

Share

Earl James Lea

October 2, 1922 - May 15, 2021 (98 years old)

Shell Knob, Missouri

Earl James Lea Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Earl James Lea of Shell Knob, Missouri, born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, who passed away at the age of 98, on May 15, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Earl James Lea to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Ray Lea and Vada Lea (Rose); his sisters, Betty and Mary; his friend Michael Gordon of Grove, Oklahoma.; his wife Hazel (Watson-Gordon); his children, Richard Lea (Patricia) of Shell Knob, Darrell Gordon (Brenda) of Anderson, Judy Bolen of Shell Knob, Linda Schlessman (Geral) of Pineville and Barbara Faulks of Pineville; his brother Bob Lea of Shell Knob; and also Fourteen. He was also cherished by Fourteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

The family requested contributions be made to Shell Knob VFW 2203 in memory of Earl.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fohn Funeral Home & McQueen Funeral Home



Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Earl James Lea.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Earl James Lea’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Wed

May 19

Visitation

Fohn Funeral Home
99 State Hwy 39, Shell Knob, MO 65747

Thu

May 20

Visitation

Lake Park Memorial Gardens
27758 MO-39, Shell Knob, MO 65747

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize Earl James Lea and express their condolences more easily.
  • No advertising will be displayed on this page.
Authorize the original

Add an extra help