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Allen LEACH Obituary
He retired from the United States Air Force, he also retired from the Patrick Henry Airport as the safety and security manager.
He was preceded in death by his son, Marques Leach.
He is deeply missed by his loving wife, Frances Leach; his daughter, Marcella L. Ray of Charlotte, N.C.; his sons, Eric (Melvena) Leach of Steelton, Pa., Allen Leach II (Kim Dabney) of Troy, N.Y.; 17 grandchildren and two that were very faithful and dedicated to him, Allen III and Marques Leach; and a numerous amount of great-grandchildren; his special cousins, Eddie Wilson (Mary) of Goldsboro, N.C., Raymond Wilson (Barbara) of Fayetteville, N.C., Barbara Blue (Eugene) of Phoenix, Ariz., John Howard McDean of Fayeteville, N.C.; two special aunts, Hortense Allen and Jane Phillips of Steelton, Pa.; his sister-in-law, Urcilla Wright of Etters, Pa.; and a host of extended family and friends.
A viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th St. Newport News, VA 23607. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at the funeral chapel with the Rev. Christopher Wyckoff, officiating. Interment will follow in Hampton Veterans Memorial Garden.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cookebros. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Carolyn Miller
November 18, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jane Phillips
November 18, 2012
Dear Francis and Family:
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Allen truly loved and lived life to its fullest and he would want you to continue to remember the wonderful moments that God allowed you to share. My only regret is that I was unable to join you for his final moments and services but please know that I am with you in spirit and prayer. With unending love, your Aunt Jane Phillips.
Denise Phillips
November 18, 2012
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will forever keep the memories of all the good times our family shared in my heart and mind.
Carolyn Miller
November 18, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of the love of your life. Remembering your great love story today and always.
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