Hubert R. Lea

Funeral services for Mr. Hubert R. Lea were held at 10am Saturday at New Hebron Baptist Church. Mr. Lea, 86, passed away Thursday, June 8, at his residence in New Hebron surrounded by his family. Reverend David Wilkinson and Reverend Mike Grenn officiated and interment was in the New Hebron Cemetery. Saulters Moore Funeral Home of Prentiss was in charge of all arrangements. Pallbearers were; Justin Hawkersmith, Kody Britt, Michael Fortenberry, Wayne Fortenberry, Ricky Fortenberry, Seth Ferguson and Jake Roberts. Honorary pallbearers were; Hayden Howell, Jesse and Joseph Turnage, Don Shivers, Evangelist Rhodes, Donald Smith and Edward Otis. Mr. Lea was retired from the US Navy and Air Force having served with distinction in both Korea and Vietnam. Hubert Lea owned the Western Auto franchise in New Hebron for 40 years and was a member of New Hebron Baptist Church. Mr. Lea is survived by his wife, Helen Lea; 2 daughters, Lisa Lea Morris (Don) of Jackson, TN and Betty Lea Turnage (Wayne) of New Hebron; 1 sister, Jimmie Lea Fortenberry of Columbia; and 7 grandchildren, Hayden and Hannah Howell, Jesse and Joseph Turnage of New Hebron, Wilson Morris (Lauren) of Petersburg, VA, Kaitlyn Morris Hawkersmith (Justin) of Knoxville, TN, and Mary Morris of Jackson, TN. Mr. Lea was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother, John Paul and brother, Major Hurston Lea. Online condolences and a guest registry are available at www.saultersmoorefuneralhome.com.