Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathSep 24, 2003, Guilford County, North Carolina [14931]
BurialStony Creek Presbyterian Church, 2140 Stoney Creek Church Rd, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [15013]
EducationGraduate Lenior-Rhyne College [14931]
FlagsUS Military, US Navy
FatherWilliam Lafeyette LEATH (1884-1955)
MotherSwannie TAPSCOTT (1884-1947)
Spouses
DeathJan 26, 2004, Alamance County, North Carolina [15012]
BurialStony Creek Presbyterian Church, 2140 Stoney Creek Church Rd, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [15014]
FatherJohn Hennan JEFFREYS (-<2004)
MotherMary CATES (-<2004)
Marriageabt 1939 [15012]
Obituary Online notes for “Bill” William Jefferson LEATH Sr.
9/26/2003
OBITUARIES Mr. William J. Leath
GREENSBORO — Mr. William J. Leath, 89, of 218 South Park Drive, a loving father and devoted husband, died at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003, at Wesley Long Hospital after a critical illness of one week. He was a former resident of Burlington.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Mrs. Margaret Jeffreys Leath, who survives, and the son of the late William Lafayette Leath and Swannie Tapscott Leath. An innovator in the hosiery industry, he was the President of Leath, McCarthy, and Maynard, where he was a friend to all employees and worked at all levels of the business. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Burlington.
Mr. Leath was a graduate of Lenior-Rhyne College and the recipient of the 1995 Founders Society 2000 Award. He was a U.S. Navy Lieutenant serving from 1942 to 1946. He was a member of the National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers, where he received the President’s Outstanding Leadership Award and received the Knitting Industry-Magazine Award of Achievement. He was named Burlington Kiwanis Citizen of the Year in 1970. He was a member of The Century Club of the Boy Scouts of America (Cherokee Council), and was the recipient of the 2002 Boy Scouts Award. He was a Patriots of America member, a member of Lees-McCrae College President’s Club, and a life member of the North Carolina Zoological Society. He was the YMCA President from 1969 to 1970, and served on the Board of Directors for many years. He also served on the local Board of Directors at Wachovia Bank for many years. He was an avid golfer, with a low handicap.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include three sons, Mr. Jim Leath and wife, Angie, of Greensboro, Mr. Cliff Leath and wife, Lynn, of Chapel Hill, and Mr. Jeff Leath and wife, Patti, of Charleston, S.C.; and nine grandchildren.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at the First Presbyterian Church of Burlington by the Rev. Dr. Ronald Shive.
A reception will be held at the Alamance Country Club to greet family and friends following the memorial service.
Memorials may be made to Hospice, 2500 Summitt Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27405.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is in charge of arrangements. [15015]
OBITUARIES Mr. William J. Leath
GREENSBORO — Mr. William J. Leath, 89, of 218 South Park Drive, a loving father and devoted husband, died at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003, at Wesley Long Hospital after a critical illness of one week. He was a former resident of Burlington.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Mrs. Margaret Jeffreys Leath, who survives, and the son of the late William Lafayette Leath and Swannie Tapscott Leath. An innovator in the hosiery industry, he was the President of Leath, McCarthy, and Maynard, where he was a friend to all employees and worked at all levels of the business. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Burlington.
Mr. Leath was a graduate of Lenior-Rhyne College and the recipient of the 1995 Founders Society 2000 Award. He was a U.S. Navy Lieutenant serving from 1942 to 1946. He was a member of the National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers, where he received the President’s Outstanding Leadership Award and received the Knitting Industry-Magazine Award of Achievement. He was named Burlington Kiwanis Citizen of the Year in 1970. He was a member of The Century Club of the Boy Scouts of America (Cherokee Council), and was the recipient of the 2002 Boy Scouts Award. He was a Patriots of America member, a member of Lees-McCrae College President’s Club, and a life member of the North Carolina Zoological Society. He was the YMCA President from 1969 to 1970, and served on the Board of Directors for many years. He also served on the local Board of Directors at Wachovia Bank for many years. He was an avid golfer, with a low handicap.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include three sons, Mr. Jim Leath and wife, Angie, of Greensboro, Mr. Cliff Leath and wife, Lynn, of Chapel Hill, and Mr. Jeff Leath and wife, Patti, of Charleston, S.C.; and nine grandchildren.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at the First Presbyterian Church of Burlington by the Rev. Dr. Ronald Shive.
A reception will be held at the Alamance Country Club to greet family and friends following the memorial service.
Memorials may be made to Hospice, 2500 Summitt Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27405.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is in charge of arrangements. [15015]
Obituary Online notes for Margaret (Spouse 1)
1/29/2004
OBITUARIES Mrs. Margaret Jeffreys Leath
GREENSBORO — Mrs. Margaret Jeffreys Leath, 84, a wonderful mother and superb wife, of 218 S. Park Drive, Greensboro, and a recent Burlington resident, died Monday, January 26, 2004, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a two-week critical illness.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2004, at the First Presbyterian Church Chapel, Burlington and conducted by the Rev. Dr. Ronald Shive.
She was born in Graham, N.C., daughter of the late John Heenan Jeffreys and the late Mary Cates Jeffreys. Margaret was an "A" student and attended the class of 1936 at Elon University. During World War II, she was employed by the University of California, Berkley, in the accounting department. She was a strong wife of 65 years to her loving husband, William J. Leath Sr. As a founding member of the Alamance Country Club and the Goose and Gander Club, she worked for the community also as a PTA leader, Cub Scout leader, and Sunday school teacher. She was a true gentlewoman and a lady known for her tact and gracious manners. Margaret was an excellent golfer and a fine shot with a rifle. She was a gourmet cook with a sparkling wit and a loving smile. Margaret loved her family, home, and community. She had an abiding faith in God, bolstered by the First Presbyterian Church of Burlington.
She is survived by her two wonderful sisters, Mrs. Peggy Teer of Graham and Mrs. Eula Wellons of Burlington; three sons, Mr. Jim Leath and wife, Angie, of Greensboro, Mr. Cliff Leath and wife, Lynn, of Chapel Hill, and Mr. Jeff Leath and wife, Patti, of Charleston, S.C.; and nine grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be sent to the First Presbyterian Church, 508 W. Davis St., Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service, Burlington, is in charge of arrangements. [15016]
OBITUARIES Mrs. Margaret Jeffreys Leath
GREENSBORO — Mrs. Margaret Jeffreys Leath, 84, a wonderful mother and superb wife, of 218 S. Park Drive, Greensboro, and a recent Burlington resident, died Monday, January 26, 2004, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a two-week critical illness.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2004, at the First Presbyterian Church Chapel, Burlington and conducted by the Rev. Dr. Ronald Shive.
She was born in Graham, N.C., daughter of the late John Heenan Jeffreys and the late Mary Cates Jeffreys. Margaret was an "A" student and attended the class of 1936 at Elon University. During World War II, she was employed by the University of California, Berkley, in the accounting department. She was a strong wife of 65 years to her loving husband, William J. Leath Sr. As a founding member of the Alamance Country Club and the Goose and Gander Club, she worked for the community also as a PTA leader, Cub Scout leader, and Sunday school teacher. She was a true gentlewoman and a lady known for her tact and gracious manners. Margaret was an excellent golfer and a fine shot with a rifle. She was a gourmet cook with a sparkling wit and a loving smile. Margaret loved her family, home, and community. She had an abiding faith in God, bolstered by the First Presbyterian Church of Burlington.
She is survived by her two wonderful sisters, Mrs. Peggy Teer of Graham and Mrs. Eula Wellons of Burlington; three sons, Mr. Jim Leath and wife, Angie, of Greensboro, Mr. Cliff Leath and wife, Lynn, of Chapel Hill, and Mr. Jeff Leath and wife, Patti, of Charleston, S.C.; and nine grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be sent to the First Presbyterian Church, 508 W. Davis St., Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service, Burlington, is in charge of arrangements. [15016]