Steven Leach Sr. obituary, Gaffney, SC

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Sweets_55

March 21, 2025

Here it is years later and u still cross my mind with the good advice u use to give me. Praying ur family is blessed.

Sweets_55

March 21, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Adrian Gregory

March 21, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Crystal Kempfer

February 11, 2021

Truly sorry for you loss

Cuddles Cody

March 24, 2020

Thinking of U on this special day.... RIH

Mary-Stewart Barhite

April 4, 2019

I'm so sad to hear of the loss of Sgt. Major. He was my son's teacher at the Military and Global Leasership Academy and he thourougjly enjoyed him. I remember, he was loud and always had a smile on his face, always positive. My son would come home with stories from the day, fun. He was such a blessing to my son the 2 years he was there.. I'm so sorry your family had to loose him at such a young age. We will always have fond memories in our hearts. I will pray the peace of God that transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Sgt. Major touched the lives of many and was loved by many.

March 31, 2019

I only CSM Leach for a couple of years when he was teaching
JROTC in Charlotte I taught at Olympic H.S. in Charlotte.
He was a wonderful mentor to me and to the students at MGLA
He will be missed by all of us at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and
JROTC instructors.
MSG(R) Ben Davis

Kevin Rogers

March 31, 2019

JD rest in peace brother. You will be greatly missed!
881 Mini Mobile Bermuda

Rhonda K

March 31, 2019

Condolences to the Family of John Deere. I will never forget your words of wisdom relating to CB etiquette. You were a "class act". Gone to Soon! ~realsis214~

Ernest Fuller

March 30, 2019

I'm sorry I never got to meet Mr Steven Leach aka John Deere u are very much known in the cb world and a legend u are and will be missed by many may your family be blessed and your memory be with all who heard spoke or met you your father wanted you to come home and be with him

Ernest Fuller
pawnbroker 113
Meriden Connecticut

March 30, 2019

Never be another like you J.D glad I got to kick It with ya sorry for the great loss to the family and cb world MR 405 saying see ya on the other side my friend

Tim Counts

March 30, 2019

Rest in peace brother you never be forgotten. Your REBEL 390.

My friend, My Brother you will be missed

Kevin Shaw

March 30, 2019

I great man a great friend gone way too soon. Thank you for our talks and your friendship.

Brandy

March 30, 2019

Today and always, may loving memories of "Mr. John Deere" bring you peace, comfort, and strength.

Janeen DAVIDSON

March 30, 2019

PRAYERS GOING UP FOR FAMILY And Friend's.
JANEEN Davidson, And Family.
CLASS OF 1982

John Mersberg

March 30, 2019

RIP JD Condolences to the ohana. 31 VA

March 30, 2019

Condolences to the family and a CB LEAGEN. POPA J.& Family Lagrange, Ga.

Clyde &Dottie Mclaughlin

March 29, 2019

Steve you will trully be missed was just talking to you last week my fried my close frien I won't ever forget you and I'll always be there for Sharon rest on my friend GOD IS IN CONTROL AND YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR HEAVENLY WINGS.


FOREVER FRIENDS,

MAC&DOTTIE DOUGLASVILLE GA

Lester Brown

March 29, 2019

My condolences to the entire family of Mr. JOHN DEERE, may GOD be with you and continue to cover you all at this time , continue to look to the Hills , Mr. John Deere, will be missed Lester ( MUSTANG ) Brown

Jeremiah (AKA) Rev Dr 455 Carter

March 29, 2019

My Condolences To Sharon and the entire Leach family. I pray God keep you safe in his arms doing this sad time. I will miss you always my brother, my friend...the airways will not be the same without you.Rest in peace

Reggie DrCrookedfoot

March 29, 2019

We will miss you brother. R.I.P.

Billie Flowers

March 29, 2019

To the Family, I extend my deepest sympathy and prayers for the lost of your love one and my friend John, My prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God the Family. (aka wagon man NYC)

Prince McBride

March 29, 2019

John Deere You was a 1 of a kind All Around Stand Up type of Guy...May you Rest in Peace!!!

Linda Brown

March 29, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. May God give you peace, RIHP...Stevie with Jesus!!.

Soldier Salute Standing Spray

marsha adkins

Sent Flowers

Alex Smith

March 29, 2019

I met Steve in LaGrange GA......2010.....him and his wife Sharon.....real down too Earth gentleman with a kind spirit....he will truly be missed......>Mr. DBI

PETER WHARTON

March 29, 2019

CONDOLENCES TO YOUR WIFE AND FAMILY IT WAS GREAT WHILE YOU MADE MY MADE MY DAY ON SO MANY OCCASIONS WITH YOUR CB HUMOR NOW THAT YOU ARE A SILENT KEY I PRAY THAT PEACE BE WITH YOU YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY


STREETWALKER BARBADOS

dean barbieri

March 29, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

H O L L I

March 29, 2019

John Deere , may you Rest in Paradise. Blessings to the Leach family.

Jeff Miller

March 29, 2019

I am very sorry for your loss. He will be deeply missed.
Jeff Miller
336 NY

Dorothy(SugarDee) Thompson

March 29, 2019

To the family i'm asking our Heavenly Father if it's his will to carry yall through this storm in yall life and strengthen yall to make it i want to let yall know it's going to be alright with time remember he will always be in yall hearts i will continue to pray for yall

March 29, 2019

Blessing to the family from his 20 plus brother from another mother. Marshal Dillon and Mz. Kitty

36 ny Jeff Miller

March 29, 2019

So sorry for your loss

CHARLIE WILSON

March 29, 2019

Even tho its been a few days pass, I still have'nt got over the Transitioning of my Friend MR JOHN DEERE, to the LEACH FAMILY i pray God will give you the strength to continue in his Grace, knowing that ALL THINGS work together for the good for those who love him and are called according to his purpose, and we now know his purpose for STEVE is complete, WELL DONE THO GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT. Truely we all will miss are Brother, MAY BLESS THE FAMILY ...

Willie Arrington

March 29, 2019

Don't nothing run like a Deere . I pray God meets you the family in your time of adversity. Stompdown

iTs-All-AbOut-MuSic

March 29, 2019

It was a pleasure making your acquaintance John Deere along with Sharon. May rest peacefully in the arms of our Father. Continued prayers of strength and comfort going forth for the Leach Family.

Rollin Simao

March 29, 2019

A Great Man that I finally got to meet in 2015 at the Jamesboys break in California after many years hearing Him and also got to talk to Him a few times on the Super Bowl Ch6 I will truly miss hearing Mr John Deeres signal coming through My Coconut trees here in the Hawaiian Islands Rest In Gods Love My Brother Alohas Sincerely, Rollin Aka Coolchange

Rodney Parker

March 28, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jodie (Rev Ike) and Irene Goodwin

March 28, 2019

Condolences to the Leach Family, Steven (Mr John Deere) was a great man, a legend in the CB world, We thank him and his family for the sacrifice they made for the service to this country. He is gone but will not be forgotten - 10-7

jeff hood

March 28, 2019

gonna miss the man i only know from cb radio mr john deere too young to leave us here in radioland he was a nice guy to talk to from here in Bakersfield he will be missed 73s from One-Seven the WeedPatch Base Killin fields radio

L Mermaid

March 28, 2019

Thank God for your existence on this earth. I know all of the other CB Bosses welcomed you into heaven. Thank you for showing me what class meant on CB radio. Many enjoyable conversations and listening to you talking into California. You will be truly missed--the world will miss you. Condolences to the family. Mermaid

Maurice Couch

March 28, 2019

Mr. JD a good friend I still can not believe his gone home. Every time I would come to the radio out the Okc Mr. JD would always say 2112 the man with the 250B what's going on. John Deere would always say um um um I hope I got it right 2112 I'm gone.

Harry Huff, Sr. (Otis-n- Mayberry)

March 28, 2019

Condolence to the Leach Family . Cherish the memories and stay strong .

Loree Mack

March 28, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family have my condolences

D Lamont Harris

March 28, 2019

To Sharon and the entire Leach Family:
It is with sadness that we send our condolences. Steve (JD) will always be remembered as a servant of the Lord, world boss on the radio, dedicated hobbyist and friend. Our prayers are that the Lord continues to comfort the family during this time of bereavement.
D. Lamont Harris
Sir TipToe

Loving Light Dishgarden

Robert Burns

Sent Flowers

Adrian Gregory

March 28, 2019

RIP My brother

Barney Huggins

March 28, 2019

Condolences and prayers to the Leach family in your time of sorrow....from Mr 'Soul Dog' aka Barney C Huggins and Margaret Huggins Down here in da bayou I'm 10-7...

Loving Light Dishgarden

MONICA WILLIAMS

Sent Flowers

MONICA IN2PLZNU_DGF

March 28, 2019

We met at the FL Break. Very nice guy. My prayers are with your family. R.I.H. John Deere

ELLA ALLEN-HUSKEY

March 28, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

James Zahnd

March 28, 2019

My prayers are with you and your family. I am gonna miss the days where we could talk on the radio and all the knowledge you have taught me along they way I want to say I think you and I will try my best to carry on the radio as you would want , I will keep the hammer down until we meet again Mr John Deere I'm gonnnnneee now bye bye bye....... New Kidd Illinois

James Bey

March 28, 2019

You will be Truly missed.

STEVE KNOWLES

March 28, 2019

YOU WILL BE MISS GOD BLESS (GIGOLO NEW YORK)

Johnny Driver

March 28, 2019

I'm saddened to hear the homegoing of My friend mr.Johndeer,RIP 10 4 Cutoffman in the hog yard.

Shawn Middleton

March 28, 2019

I'm truly going to miss hearing John deeres backscatter when I'm listening on the bowl . He was one heck of a radio operator and a fantastic person . I did get to shake his hand many years ago and he was one of the nicest people I've met on the cb radio . Prayers to your family , we will sure miss him .

Kenneth Arnold

March 27, 2019

Condolences to the Leach family. Our prayers are with you. Stay Strong. May God Bless you all.

Doughboy

John Douglas

March 27, 2019

Steve Leach aka John Deere glad i had the pleasure of meeting you a class act you will be missed my brother my prayers and condolences to the Leach Family 61 Oklahoma City

Todd Barbieri

March 27, 2019

Big JD A True CB Legend on 27.025. You will be missed,Prayers to the Family! Weed Florida

Soldier Salute Standing Spray

Todd Barbieri

Sent Flowers

Ken Terry

March 27, 2019

Condolences to the Leach family, Sarah and I are so sorry for your lost, but know that God does not make mistakes,we will keep praying for the family to stay strong at this time Sharon we love you and your family...Ken & Sarah

Black Rooster Hunter

March 27, 2019

John Deere, was one upstanding guy, and it was a Blessing to have known him

Beth Kendrick Wyatt

March 27, 2019

Sharon, I am so sorry to hear that your beloved husband passed.Please know you, your family and friends are in my heart and prayers. If you ever need anything at any time, please message me on Facebook. I'm here for you. God bless you, and know you are loved. ❤❤

Vince (413)

March 27, 2019

Mr John Deere, I will miss your competition going to The islands , you were a true competitor and a gentleman. Thank you for the phone conversations we had with you helping me out with my station.. You will truly be missed! A legend in my book .. till we meet again my friend ... Mr 413 aka Mr Daytona ,, Florida

James Williams

March 27, 2019

Praying for the family! Mr Noname Ky

Soldier Salute Standing Spray

Gregory Blue

Sent Flowers

Germaine Jefferies

March 27, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Faithful Blessings Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

Hiram Gillyard

Sent Flowers

Hiram Gillyard

March 27, 2019

Hiram Gilyard. The CEO of the Sneaky Pete Nation

Michael JohnsonTeam Jimmy

March 27, 2019

It is with great humbleness that we want to express our condolences to the Leach family.Sometimes we don't understand why God works the he do and I know that doesn't ease pain.But rest assure your family is in our prayers.Steve was a great ambassador and professional operator in this radio hobby that we love so much.His voice and presence will be missed in radio communication world.

THE TEAM JIMMY CB FAMILY
JIMMY JAM -CEO
MICHAEL JOHNSON

Peter Avgeris

March 27, 2019

Heartfelt condolences go out to the Leach family. Steven aka John Deere, will be missed, but never forgotten. Like many cb operators, the first time I spoke to JD on the radio, made me feel like I had made it to the wall of fame. He had a presence, he was a gentleman, and someone that many of us looked up to.
To the Leach family, our prayers are with you.
Mr 06 PostMaster Melbourne Australia

Elwyn Nino Brown Carrol

March 27, 2019

May memories of John Deere and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.

Doubleb Barbados

March 27, 2019

BLESSINGS TO THE FAMILY JD WILL BE MISSED

Eric Cobb

March 27, 2019

Thank You For Your Service. R.I.P.

Mike Simmons

March 27, 2019

Carol and I send our condolence to Sharon and Steve's family. My heart aches at he passing this good man, SGM Steven Leach. Steve and I served together at Fort Jackson, SC. He was my SGM and I was the Director at the Army's Wheel Vehicle Mechanic School. We were a good team working together to ensure the Army's mechanic were trained and ready to execute the mission. We also shared a love for CB radios. While I was not ready to compete to level "John Deere" was at, we both loved the sport. I can see him now with his rig in his extended suburban; that thing could talk. I love this brother. I can remember his love for the Army and his family. Sharon trusted me to prepare his retirement video detailing his Army story. I was so proud of this warrior and wanted to do my very best to document his story as accurately as possible. His approval at his retirement confirmed to me that he loved it.

Thanks you Brother. We spoke this past January, and we will see one another in Heaven.

Mike Simmons

Michael Bitson

March 27, 2019

A man of many talents and a friend, most of all he is a brother of the family. Thanks. Good bless us all.

Anthony stotts

March 27, 2019

My condolence to the family Sherry and all the loved ones I'm praying for you in Jesus name dr. Feelgood Pittsburgh PA

Faithful Blessings Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

Scott Benham

Sent Flowers

Johnny Smalls

March 27, 2019

Just want to give my prayers and condolences to the family. Judge Ct

SHAWN MILES

March 27, 2019

My condolences to you all. (number one son)

Anna Lady Buttercup aka Lady 61 Young

March 27, 2019

I'm still in disbelief John Deere! Your recording/watergating of my station and Lady John Deere taking the time to put that h amma down and skip talk with me around the LOU will always be remembered. I will always remember you inviting me to be a CB member of JD's Watergates. I'll miss your distinctive voice coming across the airways. You're gonna be missed big time around STL. SIP ♥

Christopher Davis

March 27, 2019

My Condolences to the family..We the Davis family been praying for you all..Gatekeeper in TX

Novie & Deborah Wilkerson

March 27, 2019

To the Leach Family,
Our deepest condolences for your loss of a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son. Sibling, Uncle, Veteran and a Great American. His impact and influence will be truly missed by all whom had the pleasure to meet and or interact with him.

Jermaine Major a.k.a 73 Bahamas

March 27, 2019

I am going to miss you my cb brother A.k.a. Mr. John Deere. You are silent key now but your voice will continue to be heard through Watergates. Condolences to the family and may the peace of God be with you all at this time. From all the cbers in the Bahamas.

Robert lee Summers

March 27, 2019

Prayers sent to the familys god bless you all from Robert lee summers portland Tennessee

BREADMAN

March 27, 2019

BLESSINGS TO THE FAMILY STAY STRONG JD WILL BE MISSED

Radioman445

March 27, 2019

Great,great man,great radio operater,always considerate

Soldier Salute Standing Spray

RODNEY Jordan

Sent Flowers

RODNEY BREADMAN Jordan

March 27, 2019

JOHN DEERE REST IN PEACE MY CB BROTHER

Mike Madson

March 27, 2019

My Condolences to the Family. Steven will be missed.It was always a pleasured listening to Steven on the Radio RIP Mr. JD

Bye Bye Bye John Deere' gone

Twincity Glasgow-Rodgers

March 27, 2019

My deepest Condolence to the Leach Family Mr. John Deere'as i knew him from the CB world and Paltalk...he would always talk stuff about my Cowboys I met him and his wife a few times @ the breaks Listening to him talk stuff on 27.025 watergates on Facebook.John Deere is a legend and will always be remembered in the CB world he truly going to be missed but not forgotten R.I.P my Friend from one CB Family to another........Bye Bye Bye Bye Bye

Mr 63

March 27, 2019

R.I.P IT HURTS BUT GOD KNEW BEST MAY THE LORD GIVE YOUR FAMILY PIECE AN UNDERSTANDING I WILL TRULY CONTINUE TO USE WHAT YOU HAVE GIVEN ME MR 63 IN CALI

March 27, 2019

Prayers going up for you and your family.

larryc

March 27, 2019

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Jack Duffy

March 27, 2019

I will forever miss talking to you on the Super Bowl, and on Paltalk. You will never know how much you inspired me to make my station better, and to conduct myself with the dignity that you did. I hope you're keying down a million watts in the sky! Godspeed my friend. You have made an impression on me that will last a lifetime. -Your friend up North, 54 in Alaska

Lou

March 27, 2019

Our deepest condolences during this very trying time. May you finding strength and understanding through our lord.
Your CB friend 031 Maryland

robert jefferson

March 27, 2019

good guy

joseph "BIG 10" hood

March 27, 2019

My condolences to the family of My friend STEVE AKA Mr.John Deere rest in peace.If God has a cb" up there, key up some time and let us know how things are in heaven. See You Later my brother

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March 27, 2019

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Lying in State

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Concord Baptist Church

SC

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