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Dr James Darrell “Jay” Lea Jr.

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Dr James Darrell “Jay” Lea Jr.

Birth
Oklahoma, USA
Death
19 Feb 2017 (aged 64)
Tennessee, USA
Burial
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MEMPHIS, TN
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 The 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma Employees Group Insurance Plan; Volunteer dentist at Baptist Boy's Ranch; Oklahoma Dental Association Well-Being chairman; volunteer dentist, Baptist Rescue Mission; Active Member, Chance to Change Foundation; Board member Oklahoma 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 lifelong 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.; and nephew, Rory Francis Malloy. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Barbara Lea Slagle & Dr. William F. Slagle, of Edmond, OK; his sister, Sarah Malloy & her husband Paul Malloy, of Nichols Hills, OK, and their children, Hugh Albert Stout, III & 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, Friday, March 3, 2017, at 4 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in Oklahoma City in the Chapel of St. Mary at All Souls' Episcopal Church at 4 p.m. Friday, March 10.

Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sunday, February 26, 2017, Page 20A.
MEMPHIS, TN
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 The 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma Employees Group Insurance Plan; Volunteer dentist at Baptist Boy's Ranch; Oklahoma Dental Association Well-Being chairman; volunteer dentist, Baptist Rescue Mission; Active Member, Chance to Change Foundation; Board member Oklahoma 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 lifelong 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.; and nephew, Rory Francis Malloy. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Barbara Lea Slagle & Dr. William F. Slagle, of Edmond, OK; his sister, Sarah Malloy & her husband Paul Malloy, of Nichols Hills, OK, and their children, Hugh Albert Stout, III & 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, Friday, March 3, 2017, at 4 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in Oklahoma City in the Chapel of St. Mary at All Souls' Episcopal Church at 4 p.m. Friday, March 10.

Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sunday, February 26, 2017, Page 20A.

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