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Tyree Keith “T.K.” Leake

Birth	:	12 Jul 1925 Orrick, Ray County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	11 Apr 2015 Missouri, USA
Burial	:	South Point Cemetery, Orrick, Ray County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.2233009, -94.0978012
Description	:	Tyree Keith "T.K." Leake, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2015. T.K. was born July 12, 1925 to Tyree Harris Leake and Rena Lois Titus. He lived in Orrick, Mo., through high school, then joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 at age 17 with his parents' permission. He was stationed in the South Pacific during W.W.II and was a Signalman. Upon returning to Orrick from the war, T.K. met the love of his life, Diana L. Albertson, who he married on Christmas Eve in 1947. Over the next 63 years, they lived in Liberty, Mo., Kansas City... Read More	Tyree Keith "T.K." Leake, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2015. T.K. was born July 12, 1925 to Tyree Harris Leake and Rena Lois Titus. He lived in Orrick, Mo., through high school, then joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 at age 17 with his parents' permission. He was stationed in the South Pacific during W.W.II and was a Signalman. Upon returning to Orrick from the war, T.K. met the love of his life, Diana L. Albertson, who he married on Christmas Eve in 1947. Over the next 63 years, they lived in Liberty, Mo., Kansas City North, Mo., Houston, Texas, Lake Waukomis, Mo., Alamo, Texas, and back to Kansas City, Mo. They enjoyed retirement in the Texas Valley in 1984 but love of family brought them back to Kansas City permanently in 1996. T.K. was baptized and raised in the Baptist faith, taught adult Sunday School, sang in the choir and was an ordained Deacon for many years. He was also a lifetime Mason and member of Ada Lodge # 444 in Orrick. He began his working career at A.M. Castle Steel but soon moved to the Clorox Company, working for them for 32 years, beginning in the warehouse and ending up as Regional V.P. for the Kansas City area, retiring in October of 1983. T.K. was preceded in death by his wife in 2010, as well as his parents, sister, Lorna Paulson, and brother, H.A. Leake. T.K. is survived by one daughter, Patricia (Robert) Edwards, one son, Michael K. Leake (Heather Misel), two grandchildren and one great grandchild. He also leaves behind nieces and nephews. Masonic services will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick, followed by visitation from 1 to 2 p.m., with services at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors will be at South Point Cemetery near Orrick, Mo. Memorials in his honor may be given to ADA Lodge #444, 325 Floyd Road, Orrick, MO 64077.

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Tyree Keith “T.K.” Leake's memorial is located at: South Point Cemetery, Orrick, Ray County, USA.
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Tyree Keith “T.K.” Leake death on 11 Apr 2015 in Missouri, USA
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Latitude: 39.2233009
Longitude: -94.0978012

Family Members:

Parent

Tyree Harras Leake

(1895 - 1969)

Rena Lois Titus Leake

(1895 - 1982)

Spouse

Diana Lee Albertson Leake

(1930 - 2010)

Siblings

Lorna Allene Leake Paulson

(1918 - 1997)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. South Point Cemetery
Orrick, Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2233009, -94.0978012

2. Brasher Cemetery
Orrick, Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2262573, -94.0856857

3. Lewis Cemetery
Orrick, Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2386017, -94.0935974

4. Bates Cemetery
Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2385200, -94.0892300

5. Old Albany Cemetery
Orrick, Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2265885, -94.1210713

6. Stokes Cemetery
Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2270600, -94.1225900

7. Tucker-Gryder Cemetery
Richmond, Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2411800, -94.1198700

8. Dorton Cemetery
Orrick, Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1960900, -94.1137100

9. Jackson Family Cemetery
Richmond, Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2174030, -94.0568710

10. Gordon Cemetery
Orrick, Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2552986, -94.0871964

11. Thomas A. Brown Cemetery
Richmond, Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2503300, -94.0654800

12. Smith-Jackson-Remley Cemetery
Fleming, Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1951500, -94.0532100

13. Happy Cemetery
Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2121560, -94.0392570

14. Covey Cemetery
Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2702713, -94.0865707

15. JB Tombstone
Richmond, Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2702713, -94.0865707

16. Riffe Cemetery
Orrick, Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2514000, -94.1492004

17. Camden City Cemetery
Camden, Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1936700, -94.0470800

18. New Hope Primitive Baptist Church and Cemetery
Bluffton, Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2497220, -94.0433330

19. Craig Cemetery
Richmond, Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2452400, -94.0378800

20. Rowland Cemetery
Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2694016, -94.1389008

21. Brockman-Hudgeons Cemetery
Camden, Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2153900, -94.0238700

22. Brand Family Cemetery
Richmond, Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2864600, -94.0908800

23. Rock Falls Church Cemetery
Elkhorn, Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2893500, -94.1221800

24. Pettus Cemetery
Elkhorn, Ray County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2935982, -94.0988998