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Ronald Leach Obituary

Gaffney, SC - Ronald Alan Leach, 53, of 115 Pierce Lane, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at his residence.

Born in Chicopee, MA, he was the husband of Sandra Morales Leach and son of Delbert Leach and wife, Mary, of Virginia and the late Beaulah Riffle Leach. He was previously employed as plant manager of Package Concepts and attended Shelby Free Will Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to his wife and father are a son, Gregory Alan Leach of the home; two brothers, Stan Leach and wife, Michelle, and David Leach and wife, Delena, all of Simpson, West Virginia; a sister, Debbie Hickman and husband, Cecil, of Simpson, West Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews; special friend, Artie Brito.

The family will receive friends from 11 until 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Shelby Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral services will immediately follow at 12 p.m. at the Church with Rev. Mike Carper officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family in care of Sandra Leach, 115 Pierce Lane, Gaffney, SC 29341.

The family will be at their respective homes.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gaffney Ledger on Jun. 3, 2016.

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