Mr. Leach was born on October 31, 1938 in Bath County, and was a son of the late Ervine Stewart and Rita Esther (Armstrong) Leach. Johnnie worked for DuPont as an electrician for more than 34 years. He was a longtime and faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Leach enjoyed hunting and fishing. He collected antique cars and loved attending antique car shows. His greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family.
On March 3, 1962 he married the former Carol June Gum, who survives.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Leach is survived by his daughters, Teresa Fitzgerald and husband Blaine Fitzgerald of Mt. Sidney, Sara Nitz and husband James “Jay” Nitz of Waynesboro; grandchildren, Scott Fitzgerald of Waynesboro, Amanda Fitzgerald of Waynesboro, Logan Aguirre and husband Pablo of Waynesboro; great-granddaughter Sienna Aguirre; a sister, Amelia Armentrout of Covington; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ervine D. Leach, Lowell E. Leach; a nephew, Edward D. Leach; and several aunts and uncles.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday August 2, 2022 at 11 am at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes with Pastor Bill Cole officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM prior to the service.
Burial will be held privately.
The family would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to the staff of Birch Gardens for all the care and compassion while caring for Mr. Leach.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests all memorial contributions be made to Valley Program for Aging Services – Meals on Wheels, 325 Pine Ave., Waynesboro, VA 22980.
Those wishing may share a memory or an online condolence by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements entrusted to the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes
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