Joe Leach, age 89 of LaFollette passed away Monday, November 22 2021. Member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife Joyce Kidd Leach, Granddaughter Allyson Leigh Shepherd, parents Lewis Leach and Tennie Marlow Leach Teague, brothers Kenneth, Julius, and Earnest Leach, and infant Boy Leach, Stepmother, Laura Alice Leach, Stepsister, Ellen Smith Craig, Stepbrother Jerry Smith, Sisters Muriel Hensley, Jackie Hassler, Jimmie White, Billie June Hamblin, Gloria Ann Allen.

Joe was a wonderful husband and father. He was an avid horse lover, gardener, and trout fisherman as well as a heavy equipment operator. Joe loved to tell stories and was always the eternal optimist, continuing to smile throughout his illness and until his passing.

Joe still wanted to be a cowboy when he grew up and everyone who knew him loved him. He could always make you smile and laugh when you least expected it. His three daughters have lost their greatest encourager and cheerleader.

Survivors

Daughters: Tammy Leach (David) Shepherd, Jayna Leach (Bill) Hembree, Kelli Jo Leach (James) Wright.

Grandchildren: Ashley (Jeff) Weaver, John David Shepherd II, Lindsey (Daniel) Lawson, Hollie (Josh) Etters, Karli (Chris) Huguenard, Karmin Wright.

Great Grandchildren: Jupiter, Ruby, J.J., Eli, Kynslee, Grayson, Foster.

Brothers: Curt Teague, Bennie Teague.

Sisters: Elizabeth Albertini, Jane Miller, Johnnie Lawson.

Along with several nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home with Services following at 8 PM with Rev. Dwane Byrd officiating. Family and friends will meet at 9:15 AM Saturday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home and proceed to Powell Valley Cemetery for 10 AM Interment.

Condolences may be given online at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

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