Name: Visitation for Howard "Larry" Leach
Start: 2022-03-21T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-03-22T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Eastview Wesleyan Church

Howard "Larry" Leach, 79, Gas City, went to receive his eternal gift of life on Thursday, March 17, 2022.

Larry was a pro-life Christian, and he attended Eastview Wesleyan Church in Gas City.

Larry graduated from Mississinewa High School and attended Ball State University. He worked at the Gas City Kroger Grocery and Marion General Tire & Rubber. He also served on the Gas City Police Department for 24 years and was the Mayor of Gas City for 19 years. He was elected to the City Council three times, served as Clerk-Treasurer for two years, and served over 25 years on the Gas City Rescue Squad. Larry loved Gas City and dedicated a lifetime hoping to help improve it.

He was a member of Gas City Masonic Lodge, Fort Wayne Scottish Rite, Mizpah Shrine, Grant County Shrine Club, Grant County York Rite, Eastern Star, Gas City Moose, and Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship International.

Survivors include his loving wife of 37 years, Patricia "Patte" (Leeka) Leach; sons, Howard "Robert" (Hallie) Leach of Chicago, James "Ryan" (Heather) Leach of Gas City, and Shaun Michael (Michelle) Silves of Smithville, TX; daughter, Lisa Michelle (Trent) Shinholt of Gas City; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Melody (Larry) Terwillegar of Gas City; blood-brother, Joe (Sarah) Dean of Shelbyville, TN; close family friend, Amy Ramey of Gas City; and many great friends too numerous to list.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles "Howard" Leach and Martha "Isabelle" (Pulley) Leach, and his infant sister, Martha Sue Leach.

The family will receive visitors from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, March 21, 2022, at Eastview Wesleyan Church, 414 N. 10th St., Gas City, IN. A Masonic Service will begin at 8:00 pm.

On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, a funeral service to celebrate Larry's life will begin at 11:00 am at the church. Pastor Mark Atkinson and Pastor Tom Mansbarger will be officiating with burial following at Riverside Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St., Gas City, IN.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707 or Eastview Wesleyan Church, 414 N. 10th St., Gas City, IN 46933.

His motivating scriptures from the Bible were John 3:16, Matthew 10:32-33, and John 11:25-26. "It's the Holy Spirit's job to convict, God's job to judge, and my job to love." – Billy Graham

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Published by Chronicle-Tribune on Mar. 18, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Howard Leach

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6 Entries

juanita minch

March 12, 2023

Larry was a good man, he was fair with everyone. God bless him for being him in all the ways he helped everyone. Peace.

James "Bud" W. Roseberry

April 8, 2022

I've knew Larry for many years back when we were in high school and we used to go to the First Baptist Church down on A Street. There was one time when we went swimming out at Clearwater park and he got a cramp on his leg and I pulled him back to shore. Then he waited for a little while and then went back in. Dog-gone if he didn't get another cramp and I pulled him back in again. Later he said he was thinking about going back in again, but he didn't think I would pull him back in a third time. I would have but we always had a good laugh about it. He's always been a great friend and would greet me when I came back to town and we met. Rest in peace, till we meet again, Larry. Bud.

juanita minch

March 31, 2022

Larry was a great man and helped many people, too many to mention names. He was a man of faith and loved his family. It is a great loss for Gas City. I knew him and he knew my dad, Jake Minch. Rest in peace Larry and may the face of God shine on him forever.

Barb Kitts

March 25, 2022

Just found out about Larry's passing... so sorry for your loss, and our loss. What a gem we have lost! Larry is one who will be sorely missed, by so many. The family will be in my prayers for sure.

Caroline Kuehner

March 23, 2022

Dear Patte
So sorry to hear about Larry, I know how hard it is to loose your Love, as I just lost Michael March 2nd. Our prayers are with you.

DOC AND PEG WRIGHT

March 19, 2022

We are heartbroken to learn of Larry's passing. He was so instrumental to the growth of our city and always approachable. Condolences to Patty and his family and friends.

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