William M. Lea Sr.

The passing of William M. Lea Sr. in Naples, Florida leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 28, 2026 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William M. Lea Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joe Wilson and Cherry Miller Lea; his brothers, Joe W. Lea, Jr. and Tom Lea; his parents-in-law, Billy and Barbara Stafford; and his sister-in-law Betty Stafford Friend.

He is survived by: his wife Brenda Stafford Lea; his children, Selle Shanks (Tim), William Lea (Terri), Anne Workman (Rusty), Abby Delashmit (Cory) and Emily Lober (Don); his grandchildren, Joseph Shanks, Elizabeth Nash (Stephen), Conlee Batten (Zach), MarySelle Lea, John Workman, Mae Workman (Morgan), Will Workman, Drake Hooper (Grace), Stafford Hooper (Alana), Mary-Elizabeth Hooper, Wyatt Delashmit, Miller Chantharasy, Jude Chantharasy, Henry Lober, Audrey Lober and Charlotte Batten; his siblings-in-law, Jerry Friend, Judy Lea and Peggy Lea; his sibling's children, Chris Lea, Jody Lea (Jeanna), Patrick Friend, Joe and Katherine Hoffman (James); his friends, Lisa Arnold, Kim Faulkner, Holly Austin and Richard Brown; and his close friends, Janice Mann, William Brummett and Steve King.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 14th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Brownsville Funeral Home (107 S Lafayette Ave, Brownsville, TN 38012). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 14th 2026 at 11:30 AM at the Brownsville Funeral Home Chapel (1280 S Dupree St, Brownsville, TN 38012).

The family kindly requests that donations be made in Bill's memory to a charity of choice, continuing his lifelong mission of support and service.