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In memory of
Dr. Thomas "Tom" James Leach, Jr, PhD
July 13, 1939 - January 26, 2025
Jul 13, 1939 - Jan 26, 2025
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Obituary
Dr. Thomas James Leach, Jr.
7-13-1939 - 1-26-2025
Dr. Thomas James Leach, Jr. passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was living in Heather Glenn at Scotia Village and had been there for 4 years. He was born in Wilmington, DE, the son of Thomas James Leach, Sr and Eileen Hamill Leach as well as his brother, Richard George Leach. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Stewart Leach, of Harrisonburg, …
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What were Tom's favorite local spots?
Beefeaters and Longhorn (Southern Pines); Rossi’s and The Library (Myrtle Beach);
Beefeaters and Longhorn (Southern Pines); Rossi’s and The Library (Myrtle Beach);
Beefeaters and Longhorn (Southern Pines); Rossi’s and The Library (Myrtle Beach);
What causes did Tom care about most?
Education, the Environment, Animal Welfare
Sierra Club, Audubon, WWF (World Wildli…
Education, the Environment, Animal Welfare
Sierra Club, Audubon, WWF (World Wildlife Fund),
Education, the Environment, Animal Welfare
Sierra Club, Audubon, WWF (World Wildlife Fund),
Timeline
Born
July 13th, 1939
Graduated from college
1960
Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
Officer Intelligence Service
Had a child, Karen Leach
November 1st, 1964
Whiteman Air Force Base, MO
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Other key details
Cause of death
Congestive Heart Failure
Method of disposition
Cremation
Final resting place
Ashes kept in an urn
Some will be scattered here at his home on the lake and some kept in an urn by his daughter, Karen
Funeral services provided by
Richard Boles Funeral Service
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