John Ambrose Lease, 84, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2011. Born in Hallam, PA in York County on October 26, 1926, he was a son of the late Aaron B. Lease and Grace Kaufman Lease. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary J. Lease.

He is survived by his children, B. Michael Lease and wife Roseann of Moramarco of York PA, Thomas A. Lease and wife Amy of Wilmington, and Jamie M. Lease of Rocky Mount; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A service to remember John was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Alice Curl officiating. Visitation  followed the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville NC 27834 or Trinity Lutheran Church, 433 S. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home,  Rocky Mount.