Richard Gary Leeson, 69, of Glen Fork, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday June 19,2020. Born April 1, 1951 in Clarksburg, he was the son of the late Robert Leeson and Pauline Leeson Sturgill.

He was a member of the Glen Fork Baptist Temple. His two favorite verses were John 3:16-17, and these verses were indicative of his love for his Savior.  He shared his personal testimony to anyone who would listen. He loved seeing people saved.  Rick was an avid mechanic and loved working on his hot rods and taking them to car shows.  He inspired his grandsons’ love for fast cars when they were little boys,  Rick loved his wife and family with all his heart.  He not only told his family he loved them daily but also showed them his love in many ways.  His laughter, wisdom, listening ear and guidance will be dearly missed by his family and friends.  He was admired by all those who took the time to know him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Hagamon.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Diane; daughters, Belinda Cook and her husband Greg and Kathy Walls and her husband Brad both of Glen Fork; grandchildren, Kassi and Jeremiah Cozort of Glen Fork, Chad Fox and his girlfriend, Kaylee England of Beckley and Megan Cook of Morgantown; great-grandchildren, Kolten and Eli Jeffrey of Glen Fork; sister, Patty Canada of Ravencliff and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.