LOUISBURG--Richard John Leya, 86, of Wake Forest, died Monday, June 10, 2019 at Transitions LifeCare of Raleigh. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 22, at 11 a.m. at Zebulon United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Clyde Denny officiating.

He was the son of the late Raymond and Helen McWilliams Leya.

Surviving: his wife, Dianna; sons, Richard Leya (Jeannie) of Cross, NC, Stephen Leya (Penny) of Summerville, SC, Ronald Leya (Eloisa) of Belfair, WA; daughter, Lori Leya of Franklinton; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Donna Austin (Leroy) of Dallas, TX; brother, Conrad McWilliams of Albine, PA; and several nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services, 804 N. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg. Online condolences may be made to www.lancasterfcs.com.