Wednesday 3/24/2004 The Saginaw News - page C7
Saginaw, MI

Leek, Willard, Saginaw, Michigan.
Passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2004. Age 73 years. Funeral arrangements
will be announced later by Evan-Smith Funeral Home, 630 N. Jefferson.


Thursday 3/25/2004 The Saginaw News - page C9
Saginaw, MI

Leek, Willard I., Saginaw, Michigan.
Our beloved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin went home to be with
the Lord on Tuesday, March 23, 2004. Age 73 years. He was born February
1, 1931 in Canton, Ill., the son of the late James and Viola Leek. He
graduated from Canton High School and attended Lincoln University in
Jefferson City, Mo. and Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich. Willard
was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. He lived and worked in
California before moving to Saginaw in 1990. Willard was a happy go
lucky person who was well loved by all. He was an avid sports enthusiast
and enjoyed playing cards, dominoes, reading and working puzzles. A good
discussion or debate always caught his attention. Although Willard did not
have any children of his own his nieces and nephews were his pride and
joy. He is survived by one sister and one brother, Lila (Steve) Sims of
Maywood, Ill,; and Bernard Leek of Saginaw, Mich.; two sisters-in-law,
Doreen Leek of Saginaw, Mich.; and Odean Leek of Danville, Ill,; also
a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. Willard was
predeceased by three brothers, E. Paul Leek, John Leek and James Carlyle
Leek and one sister, Gladys Withers. A family hour will take place 10:00
a.m. Friday, March 26, 2004 with funeral service commencing at 11:00
a.m. at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 721 Johnson St.  Rev. Rodrick
A. Smith will officiate with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery.  Arrangements
entrusted to the Evans-Smith Funeral Home, 630 N. Jefferson.