Woodrow Wilson Leake Jr.

Woodrow Wilson "Woody” Leake, Jr., age 73, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2019 at his residence. He was born to "Jimmie" and Ruth Leake August 6, 1945 in Rappahannock County, VA. Woody will be remembered by his many family members and friends as the loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, co-worker and friend that he was. To his kids he was the best dad in the world. To his siblings he was the best big brother ever, and they would always debate who was the best child growing up, which they all claimed to be, but they all knew he was the favorite. To his grandchildren, he was their sword fighting and thumb wrestling buddy, big jokester, make up and fingernail polish guinea pig, wearing the nail polish proudly and showing it off. Woody was known for the goats, chickens, and rabbits that he raised and loved, the fruit trees and gardens that he tended. He always had a smile on his face and didn’t have a mean bone in his body. He had some favorite sayings he would tell everyone that came to visit “I feel like a million-dollar man” and “what a life” and he always talked about his stars that were always lighting up the room. Woody loved his chocolate cake and ice-cream and enjoyed it as long as he could. He loved his daily visits to McDonalds for breakfast, his daily drive to his favorite place, Mountain Run Lake, while he was able. He retired from Continental Teves after 33 years in 2010, he loved his job and his work family. His co-workers and friends will remember he had a strong work ethic and was always ready with a smile and kind words. Woody is survived by his daughter “Liz” Bailey and her husband Gene of Culpeper, his son “Lil’ Woody” Leake and his wife Heidi of Madison, siblings William Leake and his wife Judy of Madison, Phyllis Clatterbuck of Ruckersville, Wayne Leake and his wife Faye of Fluvanna County, his grandchildren Brandon, Jacob and Makayla Bailey and Isabella Leake will miss him along with his numerous special nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Also survived by his wife Mary L. Brooks Leake. His parents preceded him in death. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the hospice staff for the compassionate care they provided; a special thank you to his grandson, Brandon Bailey for being one of his primary caregivers and thank you to all family and friends for their love and support during this time. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Clore-English Funeral Home, 11190 James Monroe Highway, Culpeper, VA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 15, 2019, in the Clore-English Funeral Home chapel with interment to follow in Sperryville Cemetery. Fond memories and condolences of Woody may be shared with the Leake family by visiting clore-english.com. The Leake family has entrusted Clore-English Funeral Home with these arrangements.