James Dean Leach
September 21st, 1933 - August 18th, 2012
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James Dean's Obituary
James Dean Leach, 78, of South Haven, died on Thursday, August 16 at his home. He was born on September 21, 1933 to Dean and Mildred (Wicks) Leach in Flushing, New York. James married Thelma Empson on Dec 7, 1961 at the First Baptist Church in South Haven. James retired from Scott Aviation in 1996 after 35 years of service. James also enjoyed photography, coin collecting and astronomy.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
James is survived by his wife – Thelma; 3 sons – Dirk (Carole) Leach of Mooresville, North Carolina, Mark (Veronica) Leach of Wildwood, Missouri, and Jim (Marcia) Leach of Nashville, Tennessee; 1 sister – Barbara (Jerry) Garner of Wabash, Indiana; 5 grand children – Ian, Tyler, Derek, Natalie, and Colleen. 1 great grandson, Everett Leach also survives.
Visitation will be Friday, August 23, from 1:00 to 2:00 at the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home. Memorial services will follow at 2:00 PM at the funeral with Rev. Robert Linstrom officiating. Burial will take place at Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven. Memorial contribution can be made to Grace of Douglas Resident Activity Fund P.O. Box 217, Douglas, Micigan 49406. Kindly share your thoughts and memories on the family’s online guestbook at www.FilbrandtFFH.com.
The family is being helped by the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home of South Haven, 637-0333.
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