Reverend Richard Earl Leak

February 19, 1948 - June 26, 2017

Reverend Richard Earl Leak was born on February 19, 1948 to the late Eugene Leak and Annie Underhill Leak in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. He departed this life at 11:05 pm on June 26, 2017 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Richard enjoyed serving His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as a minister of the gospel in the pulpit, as well as outreach ministries, where he enjoyed evangelizing and witnessing to others. His joy was singing with his brothers in the gospel quartet, The New Believers, where he often led his favorite songs, such as “Thank You Jesus For My Journey,“ “Happy In The Service Of The Lord,” and “Sending Up My Timber,” to name a few. Reverend Richard Leak’s life was evidence of God’s forgiveness, love, grace, and mercy. To God be the Glory! He leaves to cherish his loving memories his children: Martha Maris Leak, Elizabeth Leak-Flythe (Adrian), Hillary Harper, Minister Antoine Lyons (Latirce), and Vicky Lyons. Siblings: Minister Isiarene Johnson (Roscoe), Margie Farmer, Faye Leak, Pastor Thomas Leak (Curly), Reverend Edward Leake (Pamela), and Minister Mercy Leak-Tillery; a beloved uncle Otis Leake (Anna), grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.