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Obituary For John Thomas Leach

John Thomas Leach, departed this life on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at his residence in Franklin, Tennessee at the age of 76. John was born on April, 30, 1947 in Williamson County, Franklin, Tennessee to the parents of Sam Edd Leach, Jr. and Tennie Boyd Scruggs Leach.

He leaves to cherish his memories his sons, John Thomas Leach, Jr., Derrick Thomas Leach and Christopher Holmes; daughters, Timiko (Michael) Leach-Turner, Tressea Leach, Trea Leach, Treao (Terrell) Jackson, Gwendolyn Nicole Leach, Lakia Woods Pace, Charlene Harper and Darlene Harper; 33 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; 2 step- grandchildren; sisters, Dora J. Leach and Patricia Leach; brother, Roy (Patricia) Leach; sister-in-law, Dorothy Leach; aunt, Ruth Curll; nieces, devoted nieces, Tammy Leach, Anita Leach Buchanan, Johnna Carter Haynes and Megan Carter; nephews, devoted nephew, Kevin Hayes, cousins and friends, devoted friends, Jackie (Charles) Williams, Larry Waters, John Fitzgerald, Marckie Steele, Pat Wade, Tammie (Albert) Hammond-Family, Victoria Curll, Grace Hilty and Ethan Winsor.

Mr. Leach will lie in state on Friday, December 15, 2023 from 12 until 5 at the funeral home.

Visitation with family Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 11 unit 12 at Cummins Street Church of Christ, 511 Cummins Street, Franklin, TN 37064. with Funeral to follow. Brother Luis Wallace, officiating and Brother Nathaniel Grimes, eulogist

Interment Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Tennessee.

Guest Book

Our Condolences goes out to the entire Family of John Thomas Leach. Emily Britton and Family, Michael Pope and Ethel Scruggs. 🕊️ ❤️ 🕊️

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My deepest condolences goes out to the family! 🙏❤️ and i will miss you buddy! 🙏❤️

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Praying for comfort and strength during this difficult time for Treao and the family! Dianna Parker

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With deepest sympathy and much love! Love, Dianna Parker

- dianna parker

Rest easy my friend, you done a lot of good deeds over the years. 1 in particular was when we didn't have any food when we was kids,and you brought food to us and that 1 time when I was a teenager and ran out of gas on Natchez when I wasn't supposed to be out lol you gave me gas to get home. Everytime I saw you you shook my hand and smiled and said brother sweeney don't run out gas lol. Gonna miss seeing you in town thank you for everything especially your friendship. To the family, I'm sorry for yalls loss, words cannot make things easy on yall,only time can. God bless all of you

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I'm so sorry to hear this. John was a larger than life hero to me. He drove my school bus when I was young. I admired him so much for being a Firefighter and a Bodybuilder. I was just showing my son pictures of John when he won Mr. Tennessee and telling him what a great man he was. We will be praying for you all! Rest easy my friend, until we meet again. 🙏🏼 Benjamin Hartley and family.

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My condolences to the entire Leach family...

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To Timiko Turner: Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We love you and pray for God's strength during this difficult time. Love, Danielle, Nell, Albert

- DANIELLE SULLIVAN

Praying for comfort cousins From Joyce & Charlie's children: Dill, Peaches, Lisa, Timbo & Cheryl

- Joyce Leach

John Thomas our friendship stood to test of times, with God's grace you are a testimony, witness for God did for you it just made my faith so stronger thank you for everything that you did for me and my children, you will be missed by Charles and I you be talking stuff and we be laughing, rest on my brother in Christ

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Daddy your my hero my best friend I truly miss you each and everyday I'm heartbroken and lost without. Wish that God let us keep a little while longer I miss your voice the laughs the hugs the jokes your sense of humor. You held on tight threw this pass yr.i know that God didn't want to see you in anymore pain daddy you can rest in paradise now until we meet again in beautiful heaven Dad ❤️ ilove you so much from your loving daughter Lepuriotia Tressea Leach

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Sending our deepest sympathy & condolences to Nikki & the family in the passing of your dad. Hold tight to the many memories & joyful times you all spent together. Mr. & Mrs.George Wade & Family Columbia, Tn

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My love, prayers, and condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Mr. John Thomas Leach. He was the king of the Nights of Fun on Natchez St back in the 80's. You will be missed sir. ~ The Booker and Franklin Families

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My Deepest sympathy and Prayers to the entire Family....& TREA:keep every moment turned into a memory with your dad alive in the remembering. You are a remarkable person who makes a difference in peoples lives~AS HE DID & You are LOVED as he is. Your Friend for life: Leslie Sullivan

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Prayers for the family during this difficult time. John and I worked many shifts together at the Fire department. We enjoyed studying the Bible together.

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So sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for the family during this difficult time. Iworked many shifts with John at the Fire department. We had many great Bible studies together! God bless the family!

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Prayers for the family during this difficult time. John and I worked many shifts together at the Fire department and studying of God's word with me was so inspiring!

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Together forever, your presence enriched our lives.

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Sorry for yourloss. Praying for you and the family

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Just know that I am praying for the family and grieving along with you. Mr. Leach was one of the pillars that we as boys looked up to as an example of a man in Rolling Meadows. He always had a kind word and was a wonderful example of strength under control. God bless you all. Love, Nick Murdic and Family

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Sending my deepest condolences 🙏🏾

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So sorry for your loss praying for you and your family. Sending love and hugs 🥰

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my condolences to the Leach family. He will surely be missed but God allowed you to enjoy him for 76 years. He is in a place where we will all go one day. What a day of rejoicing that will be when the family reunion begans. Brothers and sisters stay strong and be always in touch with God. It has been many years since I last saw him but the smile on his face is forever in my heart and mind. Andrew Carnes (cousin Shug) in Virginia

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My deepest condolences to the family. Arzella (Leach) Hockless, Los Angeles, Ca

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R.i.h cousin you will be missed. I love you

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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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