L. Richard Nease, Jr., 1898-1990

L. Richard Nease, Jr. was living in Wesley Village, Jenkins Township, Pennsylvania at the time of death, October 25, 1990. He was born June 6, 1898, in Lumber City, Georgia, the son of the late Leander R. and Joanna MacAllister Nease.

He was a graduate of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he received a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy and graduate degrees in divinity.

While at Emory University, he received honors with the debating team and was a member of the glee club.

His career as a clergyman spanned 65 years. In the Louisiana conference, he served nine appointments. In the Virginia conference, he served Woods-Wesley Chapel for three years, and the Providcnce-Woodland Charge for four years. He retired from the Virginia conference in 1965. His last clergy position was with the Church of Christ Uniting in Kingston, Pennsylvania, where he served as assistant pastor before retiring in 1971.

He also served as a chaplain in the U.S. Army through both World War II and the Korean War. He had tours of duty in North Africa, Italy, Okinawa, and Japan and was the recipient of numerous commendations from the U.S. Army. He retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel.

Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Willard, and daughter, Mrs. Richard W. (Jo Ann) Harris.

-JoAnn Neale Harris