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Julius Leary Obituary
Anderson, SC
Julius Lee Leary, was born on June 1, 1938 and moved to his heavenly home on December 4, 2016. He was the son of the late Thomas and Catherine Leary.
Lee was a football standout for Greenwood High School and then Newberry College. His love for the game led him to be a teacher and coach in North, SC, for many years. Lee then became an insurance salesman and then a district manager for over 30 years and after retirement Lee served as the building and grounds supervisor for his beloved Concord Baptist Church in Anderson, where he also taught Sunday School and served as Chairman of Deacons.
Lee was known for his kind, gentle spirit. He loved his family more than anything. He leaves behind a Godly legacy in his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Diane Altman Leary. He leaves behind his son Ken Leary (Teresa), daughters Katrina Collins (Garry) and Kaylene Foster (Michael). Grandchildren: Hunter Leary(Hannah) and Caroline Leary, Mackenzie and Jackson Collins, and Graham Foster. Great-grandchild: Townes Leary. Survived also by his siblings: Edward, Jim, Leslie and Mary Catherine Leary.
A graveside service for Julius Lee Leary's family and "low country" friends will be held on Monday, December 5, at Lawtonville Cemetery in Estill, SC at 2:00 pm. A Celebration of Life service will be held Tuesday, December 6, 4:00pm, at Concord Baptist Church in Anderson, SC, with receiving of friends after the service. Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, 300 Mulberry Street, Hampton, SC is in charge of arrangements. (803) 943-3352
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Concord Baptist Church, 1012 Concord Road, Anderson SC, 29621.
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Mary Ann Hale
December 10, 2016
So sorry for your loss.
Lee was a wonderful person.
May God give you strength
during this difficult time of loss.
Love,
Mary Ann and Mike Hale
(Mary Ann Collins)
December 7, 2016
I will remember the 1955 team with Lee playing right end. hat was a great team and Lee was a big part of the team. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Jerry Johnson
Jim Rush
December 7, 2016
Played with Lee on 1955 championship team at Greenwood.Lee was a good man and liked by everyone.May his family find the strength to deal with their loss..
Tony Fortune
December 7, 2016
Diane, friends let us know of Lee's death, and we are sad for your family. Lee and I were the best of friends all through our Greenwood school years and Newberry College. Some of my happiest memories include him and the fun and mischief we had in the good ol' days. He was a friend in the truest sense and I'm sure he leaves a legacy your children and grandchildren will treasure. Claire and I remember enjoying you both when we were young couples with only one child each... a long time ago...but good memories. Our love and good wishes to you and your family.
December 6, 2016
Teresa and family, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deborah Crawford, West Columbia, SC
jess nance
December 6, 2016
I regret having fallen out of touch w/ the Coach over the years. He had a positive influence on me back during the day where I could have gone in a more adverse direction. I continued to think of him often and wish the family the best during these difficult times.
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