Murphy P. Leake Murphy Purcell Leake, 87, of Winchester, Virginia, died Sunday, February 10, 2013. Mr. Leake was born in 1925, in Madison County, Virginia, the son of the late Charles and Anna Leake. He was a Veteran having served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Leake was a Master PlumberContinue Reading
Murphy P. Leake
Murphy Purcell Leake, 87, of Winchester, Virginia, died Sunday, February 10, 2013.
Mr. Leake was born in 1925, in Madison County, Virginia, the son of the late Charles and Anna Leake. He was a Veteran having served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Leake was a Master Plumber with Ricketts Construction Company, retiring in 1990.
He married Rosalee Carter in 1952, in Winchester, Virginia. She preceded him in death on April 12, 2006.
Surviving is his daughter, Kathy L. Michael and her husband, James; son, Roger A. Leake all of Winchester, Virginia; two grandchildren, Andrew D. Michael and Zackary T. Michael; and brother, Eugene K. Leake and his wife, Barbara, of Inwood, West Virginia.
He was preceded in death by one son, Jerry W. Leake; one sister, Eunice Leake, as well as two brothers, Charles W. Leake, Jr. and Frank Leake.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of service.
A Memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel with Pastor Jerrad Holloway officiating. Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park. Military honors will be afforded by V.F.W. Post 2123.
Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post 2123, 200 Sulky Drive, Winchester, Virginia 22602.
Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com
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