James Willard Leach, age 76

James Willard Leach, age 76, of Mooresboro, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021.

James was born Saturday, July 1, 1944 in Rutherford County to the late James A. Leach and Priscilla "Cella" Price Leach.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son and a brother, Robert Steve Leach.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of fifty-five years, Joann McClellan Leach; son, James Michael Leach (Evette Davis) of Rutledge, Tennessee; three sisters, Shirley Leach Deviney (Tom) of Forest City, Carolyn Leach McDaniel and Dawn Leach Parris (Robin) all of Mooresboro; sister-in-law, Gail Leach of Mooresboro; two grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

The funeral service was conducted at Hicks Grove Baptist Church. home.

Memorials are requested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.