James William Lea

James W. Lea, 71, a resident of Osyka, passed away on March 14, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. A visitation was held on Tuesday, March 17, at Terry's Creek Baptist Church from 11AM until services at 1PM. Burial was in the church cemetery and Bro. Kent Campbell and Dr. David Millican officiated.

James was born in Magnolia, on October 15, 1954 to the late Armond Ray Lea and Avis Wilson Lea. He was a member of Terry's Creek Baptist Church. James was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and raising hunting beagles. He was a great provider, who enjoyed taking care and spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a great-grandchild Kellye-Anna Rae Sistrunk.

He is survived by his wife of 50 loving years Theresa Rimes Lea; 2 daughters Kellye Elizabeth Sistrunk (Keith) and Brandi Terez Sanders (Nathan); 3 grandchildren Chloe' Sistrunk O'Neal (Landon), Karrington Sistrunk Ritter (Van), and Charles Tucker Sanders; 4 great-grandchildren Walker James Sistrunk, Haven Grace Sistrunk, Brynleigh Rae O'Neal, Emery Jean Ritter, and 1 on the way Parker Leigh O'Neal; 2 brothers Gerald Ray Lea (Debbie) and Dennis Lea (Ricki); along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Pallbearers were Corey Lea, Derek Lea, Jeremey Lea, Christopher Lea, Nathan Sanders, and Tucker Sanders. Honorary Pallbearers were Billy Lee, John Brown, Lloyd Goings, Van Ritter, and Landon O'Neal.