Billy Joe Leach Sr.

Billy Joe "Bill" Leach, Sr., age 69, of 1618 Plantation Circle, Asheboro died Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at his home.

Mr. Leach was a native of Randolph County and a member of Maple Springs Baptist Church. He was formerly employed with Seagrove Lumber Company and was retired from Jimmy Ward Hardwood.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Hammond Leach; three daughters, Andrea Sheron of Asheville, NC, Melissa Voncannon of Seagrove, NC, Gina Garner of Asheboro, NC; 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and one sister,: Jerri Cooper of Asheboro, NC.

The family will receive friends Friday, June 2, 2006 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC and other times at his home. The funeral will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2006 at 2:00 PM at Seagrove Christian Church with Rev. Howard McNeill officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Maple Springs Baptist Church Building Fund, 6012 Maple Springs Rd., Seagrove, NC 27341 or Hospice Of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204-0009.