James Daniel "Jimmy" Leach's Obituary
James Daniel Jimmy Leach, 58, of Gravette died suddenly at his home on Saturday, January 2, 2016, from an apparent heart attack. Jimmy was born on August 8, 1957 in Youngstown, Ohio to his loving parents Clyde D. and JoAnn Leach and was a longtime resident of Northwest Arkansas. He worked as a manager in the Jewelry Division of Wal-Mart Store, Inc. and had previously served for over ten years as a volunteer firefighter in Centerton. Jimmy enjoyed going to local antique shows and shop meets with his family where he was known for his eye for finding antiques and jewelry at a bargain. He was a lifelong motorcyclist and automobile aficionado who found great joy sharing these hobbies with his treasured son, Colton. Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Clyde. He is survived by his mother, JoAnn; three brothers, Clyde E. Leach, Lyle E. Leach, and John R. Leach; two sisters, Evelyn V. Rawlins and Laureen E. Nelsen. Jimmy was the proud father of three children from his marriage to Melissa Coffelt, Lindsey, Morgan and Colton Leach. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm, Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services with a memorial service starting at 7pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be made to James D. Leach Funeral Fund at any Arvest Bank.
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