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PrintRobert Steve Leach, 69, of Cliffside, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016.
He was born January 20, 1947 in Rutherford Co., the husband of Gail Condrey Leach and the son of the late James Leach and the late Priscilla "Cella" Price Leach. He was a member of Hicks Grove Baptist Church, a welder by trade working in the construction field, a former member of the Rutherford County Honor Guard and a US Army Vietnam Veteran serving his country from 1969-1971. Steve liked hunting, spending time with his family, loved to serve others and had a great sense of humor. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Gail; a son, Bobby Leach and wife, Sherry of Harris; a daughter, Chasity West and husband, Doug of Rutherfordton; a brother, Willard Leach and wife, Joann of Mooresboro; two sisters, Shirley Leach Deviney and husband, Tom of Forest City and Carolyn Leach McDaniel and her companion, James Harris of Shiloh; three grandchildren, and a step-grandson.
A Celebration of Steve's Life was held at Hicks Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Don McIntyre and Pastor Raymond Byrd officiating. Military Honors were rendered by the Rutherford County Honor Guard following the services. Burial will be private
In Lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Camp McDaniel c/o Hicks Grove Baptist Church, 574 Hicks Grove Rd., Mooresboro, NC 28114.
Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside is assisting the Family.
