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W. Mike Leigh CHESAPEAKE - W. Mike Leigh, 46, of the 2200 block of Gilmerton Road, passed away Sept. 17, 2008, in Chesapeake. A native of Portsmouth, he was the son of the late Reuben and Geneva Leigh. He worked as a body work mechanic with Gosport Automotive. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Hundley; his daughter, Taylor Leigh; his sisters, Shirley Bunting and Carole Liberato; his brother, Marshall Leigh and wife Lynn; his nephew, Ariel Liberato; two nieces, Geneva Rathborne and Sara Franklin; as well as many other family and friends. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Temple Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Greco officiating. Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Hwy. Chapel, is handling the arrangements. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 18, 2008.

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Sharon Williams

September 19, 2008

During this time of great sorrow, there is no true words to say, but God has you under his arms and in his presence during this time!!! May God Bless You, Lisa and Taylor!!!

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