Daniel Lanier Leach
Daniel Lanier Leach “Dan” died peacefully at home Tuesday November 20, 2018. He leaves behind a legacy of faith in the way he walked with God without counting the cost, courage in the way he faced many physical challenges, generosity in the way he continually opened his heart to the needs of others, and love for his wife of 50 years, his extended family, and church.
He was an active member of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Roswell, Ga. where he was a charter member of the Six Mercies Ministry and the Healing Prayer Ministry. A former member of St Patrick’s Episcopal in Dunwoody, Ga. and St. Michael’s and All Angels, Stone Mountain, Ga., through the years his heart for ministry was always for healing prayer and the homeless. Daniel was a loyal and trusted friend to many who valued his insights and his wisdom.
Daniel loved fly fishing and often said that a day on the river without a catch is still better than a day inside. He felt energized by fellowship with friends and his days in nature. He was an avid sport shooter and enjoyed weekly outings at his favorite indoor range.
He was a 1971 graduate of Georgia State University with a BA in Sociology. And in 2014 he completed Education for Ministry, a four-year course from The University of the South, School of Theology.
A native of Griffin, Ga., Daniel was born July 23, 1945 and lived in metro Atlanta most of his adult life, retiring from the Bell System after 31 years. In retirement he explored several other career paths including Risk Management and Financial Services. He is survived by his wife Helen Davis Leach and a half-brother Florence Lanier Leach, Jr. He also counted as family his three brothers-in-law and their families.
Memorial Services will be at St. David’s Episcopal Church on December 8, 2018, at 11 a.m.. Interment will take place in the church Memorial Garden. A lunch buffet and visitation at the church will follow. All friends and family are invited.
Memorial gifts may be sent in honor of Daniel to St. David’s Episcopal Church, 1015 Old Roswell Road, Roswell GA 30076.
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Daniel L. Leach is what I used to call Dan. Never knowing that L. was his middle name. I worked with Dan for many of years when he was an advisor at AXA.
He taught me how to fly fish and also tube down the river. He loved fishing , just as much as I do. I want you to know that he will be missed.
No more worries, no more fears : no more crying , no more tears . Thank you Dan for the beautiful years.
See you when I get there.
Love
Jerry and family