James D. Lea D.D.S.

1952 - 2017

James D. Lea D.D.S. obituary, 1952-2017, Memphis, TN

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Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors

6600 Broadway Extension

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

James Lea Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 8, 2017.

Jay has been received into the loving arms of Jesus. He was baptized and confirmed at All Souls' Episcopal Church as a young boy and always lived a Christian life. Jay was graduated from Putnam City High School 1970 received his BA from University of Oklahoma 1974 where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Entered the first class of OU College of Dentistry in 1976. Received his DDS degree in 1980.

Jay entered private practice with his Father and practiced his profession for 28 years in Okla. City. During this time he served his community and his profession through the following commitments; Clinical instructor OU College of Dentistry; a weekly volunteer dentist at Variety Health Center; consultant to the state of OK Employees Group Insurance Plan; Volunteer dentist at Baptist Boy's Ranch; OK Dental Association Well-Being chairman; volunteer dentist Baptist Rescue Mission; Active Member Chance to Change Foundation; Board member OK Healthcare Professional Recovery Program. He sold his practice and moved to Carmel by the Sea, where for seven years he lived the "American Dream" playing golf and enjoying God's magnificent creations of splendor. In 2014

Jay was appointed as an assistant professor at the University of Tennessee, College of Dentistry where he was currently serving.
The listing of Jay's education, his recognition as a lecturer and clinical instructor in dental education, his service as a dental consultant, his voluntary participation in community services verifies his qualifications but does not quantify his overwhelming commitment and dedication to his beloved profession and his significant additions to the enrichment of the life of others.

Jay's quiet demeanor, kindness and devotion to God served him well in his life-long journey of service to this fellow man and woman. Jay was preceded in death by his wife Lisa, his Father Dr. James D. Lea, Sr., nephew Rory Francis Malloy.

He is survived by his Mother and step Father, Barbara Lea Slagle and Dr. William F. Slagle of Edmond, OK, his sister Sarah Malloy and her husband Paul Malloy of Nichols Hills, OK and their children Hugh Albert Stout, III and wife Kimberly and son Lexington of New York City, Kyle Harrington Malloy and Mallory Aileen Malloy. Also, Jay leaves behind Lisa's children, Caitlan and Ryan whom he loved as his own children. Memorial Service will be held at Memorial Park Funeral; 5668 Poplar Ave.; Memphis, TN on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 4 p.m. A future service in Oklahoma City will be announced at a later date.

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March 8, 2017

Leslie Lynn

I knew Jay to be a very kind, charming and witty person. I was blessed to have shared some of my childhood with Jay, his sister, Sarah and his parents, Barbara & Jim. Jay also repaired a few fillings for me.

Sending prayers for Jay and his lovely family that have so enriched my being and memory.

March 8, 2017

Rest in peace Uncle, The angels are with and your finally home.

February 28, 2017

Good bye sweet friend and dentist. Rest In Peace through God's love and mercy! Charlene Stuart

February 28, 2017

Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

February 27, 2017

RANDY KEEF

RIP .. MY OLD FRIEND .... MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WITH THE FAMILY ..

February 26, 2017

Debbie Eells

My condolences to James Lea family and friends. So sorry for your loss.

February 26, 2017

Anon Anon

Rest In Peace JJ

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