William E. "Bill" Leach

William E. "Bill" Leach age 71, of Spring, Texas, formerly of Searcy and Hot Springs, died Monday, September 10, 2018 in Houston, Texas. He was born October 10, 1946 in Searcy to William Joseph Leach and Ina Gertrude McBride Leach. Bill was a teacher and elementary principal in White County schools, former President of the White County Historical Society, and a member of the Faith United Methodist Church of Hot Springs. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Wilene Leach; two daughters, Willa Fusco and husband Travis of Spring Texas, Janet Corby of Hot Springs; one son, John Leach and wife Stone of Guzhang, Hunan, China; two grandchildren, Haley Fusco of Spring, Texas, Tomy Corby of Hot Springs; and one sister, Morgan Jeanne McBride and spouse Lynn Martin of Sonora, California. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Ina Leach. Visitation will be Saturday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Pioneer Village in Searcy. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial donations be made to Pioneer Village, P.O. Box 537, Searcy, Ark. 72145. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.