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Stephen Leach Obituary
JAMESTOWN — Stephen Leach, 75, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at his Jeffersonville, Ohio residence. Mr. Leach was born in Jamestown, Ohio on September 25, 1942 to Howard and Phyllis (Coss) Leach. Stephen's passion for the outdoors drove both his professional and personal endeavors. He spent his life working with and for farmers providing agricultural support and services, and enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, wildlife and nature. Stephen is survived by his wife, Shirley Leach; children: Darin Leach (Laurie), Steven Duane Leach (Teresa), Teri Banion (Jeff), Lynne Banion and Anita Farrell Schuller; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; step-children: Toni Fisher, Steve Adams, Larry Adams, Tom Adams; brother, Howard Leach; sister, Melody Smith. Preceding Stephen in death are his parents, Howard and Phyllis Leach; brothers, Kenny Leach and Todd Leach. Visitation will be held Friday, March 23, 2018 from 6:00 p.m..-8:00 p.m. at Powers-Kell Funeral Home in Jamestown, Ohio. Cremation has been observed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Crossroads Hospice, 8069 Washington Village Drive, Dayton Ohio, 45458. A private memorial service will be held at a future date. Condolences to Stephen's family may be made to: www.powerskell.com.
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Su Carman
March 24, 2018
Steve was a wonderful person to know. He always put a smile on my face when I stop to see you guys. I loved his sense of humor. He will be missed...
Jay Harmount
March 23, 2018
Sorry to learn of Steves passing. We worked in Jeffersonville together. He was a great guy and I really enjoyed him. Prayers to all your family.
March 23, 2018
Shirley, you and your family are in our prayers.
Tom and Sue Roush
Erika C MH home care
March 21, 2018
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March 19, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Steve at Landmark years ago.he was a great operator and super nice guy! Somewhere I still have a copy of the poem he wrote to a lady about the Christmas star on the top of the elevator. Larry Cottrill
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