Mr. James Joseph Leake Sr.

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Mr. James Joseph Leake Sr.

November 24, 1947 ~ June 25, 2026 (age 78) 78 Years Old

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Mr. James Joseph Leake Sr. Obituary

Mr. James Joseph Leake, Sr., age 78, of Garner, departed this life on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Public Viewing; 12 Noon to 8:00 PM, Saturday, July 11, 2026, Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home, 1515 New Bern Ave., Raleigh.

Survivors; children, Anthony Leake, Reco Leake (Nadine), James J. Leake Jr. and Chris Mitchell (Jennifer); 3 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Saturday
July 11, 2026
12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Steven L Lyons Funeral Home
1515 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27610

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