Chester Irvin Leach

Chester Irvin Leach, 85, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2024, at his home in Tryon, Oklahoma.

Chester was a life-long resident of Lincoln County, Ok.

Chester was born on March 30, 1938, south of Davenport, Oklahoma, by Deep Fork River to Francis Irvin and Violet Viola (Crouch) Leach. Chester graduated from Tryon High School in 1956. After high school, he served our country in the United States Army. During his enlistment, he was stationed in Germany and worked as a mechanic.

Chester married Mary “Darlene” Hood on May 24, 1958. Together they raised two children. She preceded him in death on January 17, 2024.

Chester was a welder fabricator by trade. He used his skills to build oilfield equipment for over 40 years. When he wasn’t welding, he loved being on his tractor and farming.

Being with family was very important to Chester. He enjoyed all the reunions and handing out all the presents at Christmas.

Chester was preceded in death by his parents, Francis “Bunk” and Violet Leach; his son, Craig James Leach; and a baby sister that passed away shortly after birth.

He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Harris; brothers, Darrel Ray Leach and his wife, Correne, and Cecil Ray Leach and his wife, Lynda; a sister, Frances Mangold and her husband, Danny; grandson, Zachary James Harris and his wife, Emily; grandchildren, Zachary Rayner, and Hailey Michelle Harris; as well as a host of other family members and friends.

Funeral services for Chester were held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Christian Union Church, Tryon. A come-and-go viewing was held from 3-8 p.m. on Monday, March 11, at Parks Brothers Funeral Service, Chandler. Condolences can be expressed atwww.parksbrothers.net. Services are in the care of Parks Brothers Funeral Service, Chandler, Oklahoma.