Ricky Dale Leach, age 52, resident of Kings Mountain, NC went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2016 at his home. He was born in Cleveland Co. NC to the late Vernice Herbert Leach. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter and Margaret Whitaker. Ricky was a 1983 graduate of Kings Mountain High School and a former employee of Eaton Corp. and Clevemont Mill, Kings Mtn. NC. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kings Mtn. NC and an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Football fan.

SURVIVORS: Mother: Shirley Whitaker Blanton, Kings Mtn. NC

Brothers: Tim Leach and wife Lisa, Forest City, NC

Tommy Leach, Kings Mtn. NC

Sisters: Ann Sanders and husband David, Kings Mtn. NC

Audrey Leach, Kings Mtn. NC

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Mountain Rest Cemetery Sunday, September 11, 2016

2:00 P.M. Rev. Greg Martin, officiating.

VISITATION: Family will speak to friends immediately following the service in the cemetery.

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

MEMORIALS: American Diabetes Assocation 1300 Baxter St. # 150 Charlotte, NC 28204

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA