Jerry Leach

Cheraw, SC

Mr. Jerry B. Leach, 84, died on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.  Born, February 24, 1937, in Cheraw, SC, he was a son of the late Edward Mobley Sill and Ruth Elizabeth Bottoms Jones.  Jerry was the owner/operator of Jerry B. Leach Company and Riverside Pumps in Cheraw for over fifty years and served his country proudly for four years in the United States Army National Guard.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Cheraw, SC and was the Chesterfield County Gamecock Club President for over 20 years, and he also served on the Executive Athletic Board of the University of South Carolina.  Jerry loved to golf and attend Carolina football games.

Along with his parents, listed above, Jerry was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Jean Abbott Leach; a brother, Edward Sill; and sisters, Patsy (Bill) Roof, and Sue Turner.

Jerry leaves behind to cherish his memory, a son, Jay (Dawn) Leach of Cheraw, SC; a daughter, Vicki Leach of West Columbia, SC; a brother, John (Cile) Sill of Pinehurst, NC; sisters, Ann Jones of Dillion, SC, Penny (Jamie) Spell of Santee, SC and a sister-in-law, Linda Sill of Columbia, SC; two grandchildren, Jason and Hannah Leach, both of Columbia, SC and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Old Saint David’s Cemetery in Cheraw, SC.

The family will receive friends following the service in the Old Saint David’s Church in the Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Kindred At Home, Crescent Hospice and all the sitters that have taken care of Mr. Leach over his time of illness.  Your care has tremendously helped them during this time.

Online condolences may be made at www.kiserfuneralhome.com.