James Thomas Leach
James Thomas Leach, 58, of Lumberton was born August 5, 1948 in Beaumont and went to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 26, 2007. A graduate of French High School, he was a Beaumont resident before moving to Lumberton in 2001. He owned Entergy Air and Sheet Metal Specialties before retiring. James was an avid fisherman and was known at local speedway racetracks.
He is survived by his mother, Gertie Leach of Cheek; sons, Tommy Leach of Vidor, Michael Leach of Baytown, Lewis T. Leach of Bevil Oaks, Chris Leach of Port Neches; daughters, Jamie Allen of California, Keepher and Kalie Leach of Lumberton; granddaughters Carley and Cassie Leach of Vidor, Ashlyn and Alyssa Leach of Baytown, Michael Graves and Mason Allen of California; and sister, JoAnn Stuart of Cheek; and brother, Louis B. Leach, Jr. of Vista, California.
He was preceded in death by his father, Louis B. Leach, Sr.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m. Monday at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home.