Mr. Jerry Levi Lea Sr.

Yanceyville, NC - It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of Mr. Jerry Levi Lea Sr. of Yanceyville, NC, who passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at his residence.

Affectionately known as “Lil’ Bruh,” Jerry Levi Lea, Sr. was born on February 12th, 1937, to John Lindsey Lea and Verbena Estella Love Lea in Caswell County, North Carolina.  After graduating at age 17 from Caswell County Training School, a while later he entered the United States Air Force.  After being honorably discharged, Jerry married the former Druscilla Rone.  And to this union was born four children.

While employed with what was then known as United States Gypsum (eventually known as International Paper), Jerry helped his Dad farm tobacco - even simultaneously farming and raising his own animals for many years – which he actually enjoyed.  Eventually, Jerry stopped the “side hustle” of farming and focused on other things.  He was an intelligent man who, in his spare time, tried to “fix the hard-to-fix” and come up with new ways to repurpose old items to make them useful again.  Jerry also was actively involved in his area’s voting precinct and believed everyone should take advantage of their right to vote.

From childhood, Jerry was a member of High Rock Baptist Church in Blanch, North Carolina.  He was an active member & a strong supporter of High Rock.  Jerry was also ordained as a deacon and served as the chair until 2004, when he decided, after much contemplation, to join Beulah Baptist Church to worship with his wife.  He loved Beulah, and he also continued to very much love High Rock.  And all who really knew Jerry knew that, as long as he was able, he supported all church activities and enjoyed doing so.

After over 35 years of employment with the same employer, Jerry retired and spent the last 25 years happily so.  And after a long life of 87 years, God called Jerry home – where he is now whole, well, and in the loving arms of Jesus.  He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 61 years, Druscilla; his children:  Xieminia, Jerry Levi, Jr. (Katrina), Shana, and Tonia; a beloved granddaughter, Rian (whom he affectionately called “Hunk-A-Chunk”); one brother, William Houston (Sarah); a sister-in-law, Marjorie; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  He was predeceased by his parents, John and Estella; and his brothers: John, Jr., Samuel, and Kenneth.

A public viewing for Mr. Jerry Levi Lea Sr. will be on Thursday, April 11, 2024; from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the John & Juanita S. Fulton Memorial Chapel of Fulton-Walton Funeral Home.

Visitation for Mr. Jerry Levi Lea Sr. will be on Friday, April 12, 2024, from 10:30 am to 11:00 am at Beulah Baptist Church.

Funeral services for Mr. Jerry Levi Lea Sr. will be on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 11:00 am at Beulah Baptist Church, Leasburg, NC.

Interment will follow in the Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery.

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