John Ambrose Lease, 84, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2011. Born in Hallam, PA in York County on October 26, 1926, he was a son of the late Aaron B. Lease and Grace Kaufman Lease. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary J. Lease.
John worked at Metropolitan Edison Company as a lineman for 35 years. He also coached Little League Baseball in York when his sons were little.
He leaves behind his children, B. Michael Lease and wife Roseann of Moramarco of York PA, Thomas A. Lease and wife Amy of Wilmington NC, and Jamie M. Lease of Rocky Mount, NC; grandchildren, Melissa D. Pea of Dallastown PA, Steven T. Lease and Aaron J. Lease, both of Wilmington NC; and great-grandchildren, Chantal and Vanessa Pea of Dallastown PA.
A service to remember John will be held at 3:00pm Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Alice Curl officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville NC 27834 or Trinity Lutheran Church, 433 S. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
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Tuesday 6/21, 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Service
Location Not Available
Tuesday 6/21, 3:00 pm
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