Thomas C. Leake passed away on May 15, 2021 at the age of 84. He was born in Charlottesville, VA on July 24, 1936 and has resided in Gonzales, LA since 1969. He is survived by his wife of 37 years; Beverly Beadle Leake and their fur baby Sadie Rose. He is survived by 6 children; Robin Leake, Margaret (Russ) Ricca, Ralph (Tammy) Leake, Aaron (Cheri) Leake, CJ (Cathy) Martin, Earl (Cheri) Martin, 14 grandchildren; Britney R. Hayes, Brandt Ricca, Breck R. Bland, Bryna R. Swinson, Amanda Richard, Dia Landry, Coleman Leake, Cayden Leake, Austin Leake, Alyssa St. Pierre, Randy Leake, Kristi Robert, Linsie Martin, Matthew Martin, 9 great-grandchildren; a brother; Milton Leake and a sister Nancy Munden, 2 nieces and 2 nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; Ralph Milton Leake and Margaret Philips Leake.
He was devoted to the fire service for 67 years. He served as an Assistant Fire Chief and as a Fire Chief for Gonzales Fire Department. He served as a Vice President of the 7th District Fire Department and remains as a life member with the 7th District. He was President of the IAAI for 9 years. He continued to run fire and EMS calls until he was 76 years old. He also loved to fish and spend as much time as he could with his grandchildren. He got great pleasure by watching nature in his yard where he would feed the birds and squirrels. He also loved to take pictures. He will truly be missed by all of those who knew and loved him.
A Celebration of Thomas’ Life will be held at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales on Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 10AM till 12 Noon with a service beginning at 12Noon. To view and sign the guestbook, please visit www.OursoFuneralHome.com
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