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Charles LEACH Obituary
Age 93 of Naples, Florida, formerly of Springfield, Ohio, passed away 8/29/21, at home. He was born at home in Lawrenceville, Ohio, on August 22, 1928, the son of the late Charles and Gladys (Rhodes) Leach. After graduating from Lawrenceville High School he joined the U.S. Army. Upon
being discharged from the Army he earned his Bachelor's in Education from The Ohio State University and later obtained his Masters Degree from Wright State University and taught at Northwestern and South High Schools. He enjoyed many years of playing softball with the "Ole Timers League" in
Naples. He is survived by his wife Shirley (Wigglesworth) Leach, daughters Terri (Darren) McClintock and Karen (Gary) Raymond, grandsons Justin Simpson and Michael (Tiffany Maynard) Clements, and great-grand-daughter Chloe
Clements. He is also survived by brothers Emil (Alice) Leach and Bobby Joe (Bonnie) Leach and sister Joyce (William) Egan and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter Pamela Murphy, brothers William Leach and Ronald Leach. The family would also like to thank Mike Hopkins aka (Jake The Snake) for
being a wonderful friend. Private internment will take place in Mt Calvary Cemetery, Tremont City, Ohio.
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Lee french
August 26, 2025
We still miss Charlie out at the ball pa4k
Richard Furgal
September 10, 2021
Very sorry to learn of Charlie's passing. Great person, always full of laughs. Was always fun to see at softball in Naples.
Charles D Mayers
September 8, 2021
Just heard about my good friend Charlie. The two of us were the oldest players in the Senior softball league in Naples Charlie always had a joke or story to tell when he came to the game. There was no statistic about Ohio High School athletics that Charlie didn't know. I will miss seeing him this fall. Please accept my sympathy on his passing.
Kathy Rhodes Pequignot
September 2, 2021
I was so sorry to hear of Charlie´s passing. My late parents, Cecil & Evelyn Rhodes, thought the world of him. Much sympathy to his family.
Billy Velto
September 1, 2021
Charlie you have been an inspiration to all of us. Start a softball league up there, we will all eventually have the honor of playing with you.
RIP
Lee French
September 1, 2021
Charlie will be missed around the ball park. It was always a joy to see him there. Maybe he was our umpire or maybe he just a spectator, but he was there. He always had a good joke for us. Times like that may gone but not forgotten. What a great man ! May he Rest In Peace. My condolences to all his family and close friends
Deana R Lainhart
September 1, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
I will miss Charlie so much. Always made me smile. Keep hitting that ball and running those bases in Heaven Charlie. God needed a great man and ball player for his team. Charlie will be missed by all.
Jeanne Davis
September 1, 2021
My deepest sympathies to Shirley, Terri, Karen and the family. Charlie always had a joke to tell. I enjoyed his sense of humor.
Ed Steele
September 1, 2021
Charlie, I will miss your stories and keen sense of humor. Rest in piece.
Softball friend
Richard J Pagliaro
September 1, 2021
Charlie and I shared many jokes but also baseball memories and stats. His knowledge of the game was amazing.
RIP
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