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Virgil Lea Obituary
Andersonville, TN
Virgil Moore Lea, of Andersonville, Tennessee, died on Sunday, April, 26, 2015, at the age of 73. Virgil was born to parents Lester and Verlie Lea on June 25, 1941, in Polk County, Tennessee. In 1964, he married his college sweetheart, Carolyn Crowell. He graduated from Carson-Newman College in 1963, with a degree in Business. Virgil had a 35-year career in management with the J.C. Penney Company beginning in Knoxville, Tennessee. Over the course of his career, he held positions at the regional, district, and store levels and won the Chairman's Award of Excellence five times while he was General Manager of the Boynton Beach, Florida store. Upon retirement, Virgil moved to East Tennessee and became a beloved member of St. Francis' Episcopal Church. He served his church in many capacities including Junior Warden, choir member, and long-time assistant treasurer.
Virgil is survived by his wife, Carolyn; sons, Brian and Benjamin; daughter-in-law, Anita, as well as members of the Lea, Davis, and Wallace families.
A celebration of the life of Virgil will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at St. Francis' Episcopal Church, Norris. Carolyn and her family will greet friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Memorials may be made to St. Francis' Episcopal Church, 158 West Norris Road (P.O. Box 29), Norris, Tennessee 37828. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamblefh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Virgil Lea
Tina Gregg
May 9, 2015
We will forever miss our neighbor, with his great big smile and kindness he shown whenever we were blessed with his presence. Love, Jim, Tina, and Kristina Gregg
Jerry & Glenda Williams
May 8, 2015
Prayers ......
Buzzy & RUTH Bundren
May 2, 2015
We were saddened to hear about Virgil. He was a great guy. Many memories from CN. Carolyn,you and boys will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Denny Lay
May 1, 2015
Virgil was a wonderful friend who was very special to work with- warm and smart. I was lucky to have known him.
Kasha Smith
April 30, 2015
Our family would like to offer our condolences to your family. I was just in awe of the dignity your family held as you were here, at the hospital, waiting and praying. God bless you all and please know that you will remain in our prayers.
April 29, 2015
So sorry Carolyn. Great memories of Virgil during our CN days. He willbe missed. Sharon and DeWayne Brooks
April 29, 2015
So sorry to hear of Virgil's passing. I don't think I ever saw him without a ready-to-smile look on his face. Very kind man. Especially kind and helpful to both of my nephews, Brandon Fisher and Jake Taylor - so appreciated. Will be missed by us all. Praying for strength for Carolyn and family. Manfred and Linda Kube
April 29, 2015
We are so sorry about the loss of Virgil. He was a wonderful person. Our sympathies to Carolyn, Brian, and Ben and all that know him. Marilyn and Gail
Clayton Webster
April 29, 2015
Virgil was a great friend of mine at Carson Newman. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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