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1941
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2023
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Gordon Leech Obituary
August 22, 1941 - April 6, 2023
Bradenton, Florida -
Gordon Warren "Don" Leech, 81, of Bradenton, FL, was called home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2023. Born in Bayonne, NJ he moved to Tampa from North Carolina and finally settled in Bradenton, FL in 1987. Don was a Southern Baptist and former Deacon of Crosspointe Fellowship Church. He was an also avid fisherman and golfer and went on mission trips to 18 countries with his wife, Robbie. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Robbie; their daughters; Katherine "Ashley" Finfrock and Lindsey Leech (George "Bo") Strickland; sister, Nancy Leech Overby White; and grandchildren; Andrew Daniel Finfrock, Katherine Virginia Finfrock and Bennett Yates Finfrock. Services will be at a later date. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Don will be missed every day. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on, there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing." 2 Timothy 4: 7 & 8. Memorial Donations may be made to the Guardian Angels of SW Florida or Tidewell Hospice, Inc. Condolences may be made to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gordon Leech
Henry Skinner
April 16, 2023
Robbie, so sorry to learn of Gordon’s passing. We pray for our Lord’s peace for you and your family.
Ed Minchew
April 16, 2023
Sorry for your loss Robbie. Wishing you the very best.
Eloise Bobbitt
April 12, 2023
So glad we were privilege to share part of his life here and will look forward to reuniting in heaven.
My sympathy and love to the family
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Gina Gaston
April 11, 2023
Lindsey and Bo,
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Derek Williams
April 10, 2023
Sending our love and prayers to you and your family at this difficult time. We are here you every step of the way.
Jamie Brickhouse
April 10, 2023
So sorry for the loss in your family. With deepest sympathies.
Nancy Cusimano
April 10, 2023
Lindsey and Bo,
Condolences to your family. May God guide you during this time. Blessings.
Farley Painter
April 9, 2023
My Condolences for your loss, our thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time
Amanda Raitz Hebert
April 8, 2023
Our deepest condolences to your entire family. Gordon aka Mr. Leech was a good man and cared so much for you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Much love, Mandy and Scott
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