Vernard Ervin "Pappy" Leach

Vernard Ervin “Pappy” Leach, 87, died Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Pickering House. He was born September 4, 1930 in Washington Courthouse, Ohio the son of Pearl Eugene and Urtha (Cox) Leach. Vernard was a truck driver his entire career and drove for Superior Fibers for over 20 years retiring in 1998. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Mary Leach in 1992; infant daughter, Janet Lee and son, Kevin. Vernard is survived by his children, Jane Ann (Edward) Griffith, Vernard Ervin “Junior” (Sandy Campbell) Leach and David Lester (Julie) Leach; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and sister, Patty Lecrone. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 at Morgan Funeral Home, Bremen. Funeral services will take place Friday at 11 AM in the funeral home. Graveside services will follow at Grandview Cemetery, Bremen. Contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. Online condolences at www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com