Earl J. Lea Jr., age 68, of Chicago passed away peacefully on August 27, 2019 at Holy Cross Hospital with family at his side. He is survived by his children Dawn Lea and Steve Lea both of Manhattan, his siblings, Sue, Sandy, Janet, Bonnie and Steve. Preceded in death by his parents Earl J. Sr. and Myrtle (Westphal) Lea and his brother Billy. Earl served our country with the United States Army during Vietnam. He worked for C & L Frank Young Supply Co. in Chicago. Earl was a simple man with simple pleasures, he was a great father and a friend to many. Inurnment with full military honors will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on September 6, 2019 at 10:00 A.M.