William Gilmore Leake Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Gilmore Leake Jr. (Ruckersville, Virginia), born in Charlottesville, Virginia, who passed away on May 10, 2024, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy William leaves behind and his impact on the lives of his loved ones. Though William may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the memories held dear by his family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Gilmore Leake and Virginia Mae Shifflett; his former wife Betty Leake; his sister Joyce Fisher; and his significant other Mary Clatterbuck.
He is survived by: his children, Jeffrey Leake (Gayle), Barry Leake (Pam) and Cheryl Kirby (Gene); and his siblings, Judy Nicely (Gordon), Meredith Leake (Linda) and Stanley Leake (Linda).
