Joe Carl Leach

Coach, you were the best! The golf trips we made to high school golf tournaments---five guys, clubs all jammed in your little red and white Falcon---were the best times of my high school life. You taught me what style and class were all about! If I had only known you were right around the corner from me in West LA for years... I know you are still straight down the middle on the fairways in Heaven and smiling all the way to the bank! Thank you for everything you taught me and made me.

Joe may be gone but you are not forgotten. I worked for Joe for 9 years which also were my most memorable work related experiences. I was young and Joe gave me a chance I would not of had anywhere else other than at Bear Stearns. My time spent learning from him have helped me on countless occasions. His people skills were one of his best skills, he gave me, Bruce and KC enough room to grow the energy business to a huge success. He was a great mentor, friend and he passed onto me his love...

I am a first cousin of Joe. The youngest of the bunch and also looked up to Joe. Brownwood was always a magical place for us to go visit. I loved Joe, his parents and brother, Ronald so much. I miss them all.

I can't believe that Joe Carl was right here in Los Angeles where I am, and that I didn't know it and never saw him. He was my one and only golf coach in Lampasas, TX and I caddied for him in the annual Hancock Park Championship. He was the kind of guy who always pushed for more, in a good way. I remember what he said after a good drive, "Have some of that".

Joe Carl was my first cousin. As a little girl, I looked up to him as the most handsome person. Of course, he was older and I was a bit younger. Always busy and doing things. The family is getting smaller to my regret. He will be missed.

Joe's few guests tells his real life story.. May his soul rest in peace,

Donald A McKillop

What a guy...I spent 3 years caddying for Joe and witnessed pure generosity and a brilliant man sand bag like no other. One of my favorite guys and a loss we all take to heart. MF Canada

Joe was unique in everything he did. His incredible smile that lifted your spirits and made you feel warm and loved. A trusted friend whom I will and do miss terribly and I am so saddened by his loss. Raafat A. (Hawthorne, CA)