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Robert Leech Obituary
(1928-2013)
abilene
Robert Ellis (Bobby) Leech, 84, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013, at a local nursing home.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, July 22, 2013, in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 7457 W. Lake Road, Abilene, with Patrick Leech and Shea Leech officiating, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 North 2nd Street, Abilene.
Bobby was born on December 14, 1928, to Charles Bedford and Winnie Davis (Sumrall) Leech in Coleman, Texas.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Charles and Winnie Leech, and his brother, Charles Davis Leech.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Ellis Leech, Jr., and James Davis Leech; one daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Mark Whitton; grandchildren, Patrick & Amber Leech, and Kayla and Kyle Walker; nephews, Rodney Leech and wife Judy, Kevin Leech and wife, Angie, Shea Leech and wife, Courtney; and several cousins, great-nieces and nephews.
Bobby loved the Lord and had longed for Heaven for many years! In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Jim Ned Valley Church of Christ Children's Outreach, P.O. Box 536, Tuscola, Texas, 79562, or other church of your choice.
You may view and sign the guestbook at www.communitymemorialfh.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Dusty Wallace
July 23, 2013
I have many fond memories of Bob as we mixed pleasure, friendship, and business. My condolences to the Leech Family.
Daddy in 2012
Kay Whitton
July 21, 2013
I loved my Daddy dearly and will miss him more than I can say, but he longed for Heaven and was so ready to leave this life!
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