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Obituary For Lansen Nehemiah Leach

Mr. Lansen Nehemiah Leach, 38, of High Point, NC entered into eternal rest early Sunday October 1, 2023, at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, NC. He was born on July 1, 1985, in Virginia Beach, VA. He was the first born to Thomas L. Leach and Sheryl Johnson Leach. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas M. Leach, Shirley M. Turner, Joseph D. and Ida M. Johnson.

Lansen attended Guilford County Schools and graduated from Southwest Guilford High School in 2003. He attended Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, NC.

He loved sports, he was very talented and played both basketball and baseball. He started playing sports at a young age with several AAU teams. While at Elizabeth City State University, he played point guard, and they won the CIAA Championship in 2007. He continued his basketball career with the Augusta Groove semi-pro team. Lansen played baseball for Southwest and ECSU.

Those left to cherish his memories with his parents are; his children; Khloe, Kyra, Cameron, Grayson, Lansen Jr., Lael and Lena; his brother Darius (Lauren) Leach; his sister Samone (Tavon) Wilson; his grandparents, Sylvia Leach and Leslie Turner; nephews, Jaylen, Tavon Jr, Christopher, and Tyler; a host of aunt, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillps Funeral Service, Inc.

Guest Book

Thank you for giving me one of my greatest blessings in life, our daughter Khloe. We miss you and I hope our girl makes you proud. I know she has one of the best guardian angels, now. Please watch over her, lance. Love you always. I can not even believe I'm writing this. Still feels unreal. I know you're resting. ❤️

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Lansen-I am so saddened to hear the news. You made everyone around you happier. What a light the world will miss. Sending comfort to your family. Rest well dear friend. Sincerely, Erika Hunter

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I guess it's starting to set in. You're really gone!! Rest cousin...rest. I Love You.

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He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away." My deepest sympathy & condolences to your family and may you rest, and rest sweetly. Nicole McPherson

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We will always hold the memories of playing basketball with you. You were a great friend to us both. Love you always, Big Brother #1 and #2. Matthew & Michael Waugh

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I LOVE YOU brother, and will miss you. I thank GOD for the many memories that I have with you. I will continue to pray for your family and loved ones. - Tyreek (FREE)

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My condolences and prayers to the Leach family. May God give you all His peace and happy loving memories. 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️ Donnell Stafford Smith

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With Deepest Condolences 🙏🏼 Your Aunts Doretha, Janet and Family

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WILL NEVER FORGET YOU BRO, FROM TIMES AT LMC ON AND OFF THE COURT LATE NIGHT TRIPS TO CHARLOTTE AND RUSHING BACK TO MAKE PRACTICE LOL AND KEEPING IN TOUCH OVER THE YEARS AFTER COLLEGE ALWAYS WITH POSITIVE ENCOURAGEMENT FOR ME TO KEEP GOING AS WELL AS FOR MY SON. YOU WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE A GREAT SPIRIT THAT TOUCH EVERYBODY WITH A SMILE. ENJOY THE NEXT PHASE OF THE JOURNEY BROTHER.... LOVE YA...

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Lansen, I'm sorry to hear of your passing bro.I will always cherish the memories of playing basketball with you at Southwest. You were amazing bro! I am truly praying for your family and my your soul rest in peace. Gabriel Harper

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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