William Alfred Lea; 85; of Monessen; passed away peacefully Saturday; Nov. 19; 2011; after a brief illness. Born Oct. 30; 1926; in Monessen; he was the eldest child of the late Ferry and Sylvia Lea. On Sept. 3; 1955; he married Ida Mae Patterson. She passed away after a lengthy illness on March 23; 2007. In addition to his parents and wife; he was preceded in death by brothers Louis; Dallas; Edward; and Warren Lea. Bill was a resident of the Mon Valley region for most of his life. He worked in the steel industry for the entire duration of his professional career; retiring from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. Following retirement; Bill found enjoyment in playing the lottery and spending time with family and friends. He leaves behind daughters; Lana (John) Kim; Lea-Campbell and Tana Lea; both of Washington; Pa.; stepson; Stanley (Barbara) Hamlin; of Atlanta; grandson; Treg Campbell; of Washington; Pa. Prior to his marriage; he leaves behind a daughter; Alice (Zinka) Ellis; of Washington; Pa.; and a son; Dwayne (Alice) Lea; of Williamstown; N.J.; caregiver and friend Belinda Milligan; of Monessen; and a host of nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday; Nov. 22; 2011; in Union Baptist Church; 670 McMahon Ave.; Monessen; followed by funeral services with Elder Jack Howell officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 608 6th St.; Monessen; PA 15062.