Kerry Alexander Leake Sr.

Kerry Alexander Leake Sr.

Kerry Leake Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 6, 2016.
Kerry was born on July 30, 1944 and passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016. Kerry was a resident of Olive Branch, Tennessee at the time of his passing. Kerry was a 1962 graduate of Ridgely High School. He was married to Joan. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church Ridgely Tennessee from 10am-1pm on Tuesday January 5 with the funeral following at 2pm. Burial will be in the New Haven Cemetery. If instead of flowers you would like to make a donation in Kerryâs memory gifts may be given to St. Jude Childrenâs Research Hospital or Methodist Hospice Residence both in Memphis.

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