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Richard Leedy Obituary
KINGSPORT - Richard Joseph Leedy, 55, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
Richard was a loving and devoted son, husband, father, and brother who worked hard to provide for his family.
He worked as a first operator/instructor at Eastman Chemical Company for thirty-two years and according to his co-workers, "he was a damn good trainer."
Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, computers, and was an avid Second Amendment advocate.
He was a member of Way of Life Baptist Church and the N.R.A.
Richard was preceded in death by his son, Richard Jacob Leedy.
Those left to cherish Richard's memory are his wife, Reba Leedy; daughter, Rachel Leedy; son, Jonah Leedy; parents, Roy and Nancy Leedy; brothers, Russell Leedy (Melody), Robert Leedy, and Randall Leedy (Wendy); several nieces and nephews.
All services will be private.
To share memories and condolences with the family please visit www.oakhillfh.com
The care of Richard Joseph Leedy and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services
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MJMccray
February 28, 2024
MJMccray he was a good friend of mine I will miss him prayers for the family.
Angie Barker
February 27, 2024
He will always be in my heart . So sorry to family and friends. May God bless and be with you all.
Judy Read
February 27, 2024
Nancy, Roy, Reba and the rest of the family, I am so sorry for your loss. It's been quite awhile since I've seen you and hope you still remember me. Love you all!! Judy (Glover) Read
Donna Davidson
February 25, 2024
Rest in Peace Sweet Friend. My sincere condolences to Rich's entire family. He was a Great Person and friend. He will be missed but NEVER forgotten.
Chris and Tammy Treadway
February 25, 2024
So sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all.
Janice, Misty, Heather Banks, Tiffany Musser
February 24, 2024
My Sincerest Condolence to This Entire family, They are Loved Beyond Measure, Rich was a Kind loving person who will be Missed
Mary Jane Mccray
February 23, 2024
He will be missed he was a good friend of mine it shocked me I will miss you Rich
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