Dennis Fredrick Leach, age 74, of Morristown, passed away Friday, December 9, 2011 at the U.T. Medical Center. Mr. Leach was preceded in death by his parents: David Fredrick Leach and Mary M. Towe; brother, Reagan Leach and son-in-law, R.J. Clawson. He is survived by his wife of 53 years: Bennie Hemphill Leach, and daughters: Debi McMindes, Vacaville, CA, Denise Garrett, Colorado Springs, CO, Desiree Clawson and Renee Gray both of Newport, TN and son: Dennis Leach, Jr., Morristown, TN, seventeen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and sister: Barbara Davidson of Knoxville. Graveside services will be held on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 9:30 AM at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.
