Michael Charles Leach, Sr. passed away on Saturday, September 12, at the Southern Utah Veterans Home, according to a September 14 report. His death followed complications related to Parkinson’s disease and dementia.
Leach was a veteran of the United States Air Force, a service that preceded a career in the aerospace industry. He was also active in various worship ministries, where he used music to share his faith. An accomplished guitarist, Leach had a lifelong passion for music, including singing original songs, worship songs, and karaoke with his son and friends.
He is survived by his son, Michael Jr.; his grandson, Brenden; his granddaughters, Caitlyn and Bella; and his great-grandson, Kaizen. He was preceded in death by his father, Teddy; his mother, Katie; his brother, Jim; and his sister, Judy. Leach is also remembered by his nieces and nephews: Debora, Kathryn, Kimberly, Ricky, Randy, Jim Jr, and Greg.
Beyond his professional and military service, Leach was a fan of basketball and baseball, occasionally attending games with his brother, Jim. He was described by family as a character who enjoyed humor and was known for sharing laughter and stories with friends and family.
A memorial service for Leach will be arranged with close family and friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requested that donations be made to savethemusic.org to honor his memory through music.
