Background
Richmond, Lea was born on January 28, 1923 in Oklahoma City. Son of Lea and Corinne (Johnson) Richmond.
Richmond, Lea was born on January 28, 1923 in Oklahoma City. Son of Lea and Corinne (Johnson) Richmond.
Bachelor, Emory University, 1946. Doctor of Medicine, Emory University, 1950.
Intern, St. Albans Naval Hospital, 1950-1951; surgical resident, Grady Memorial Hospital, 1951-1952; resident, Atlanta Veterans Administration Hospital., 1952-1953; private practice, Atlanta, since 1955.
Board trustees, chairman North Side Hospital, Atlanta. Chairman north Side Hospital Foundation, Atlanta. Board member Holy Innocents School, Atlanta, 1959-1967.
Head professional division United Way Metropolitan Atlanta. Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1950-1951. Member Cherokee Town and Country Club, Sandy Springs Rotary (initial president).
Married Jo Sharp, November 17, 1967. Children: Lea III, John.