He was born on June 05, 1955 in Flora, Illinois to the late Carroll and Bonnie Forsman Leak. Phillip was known as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. In addition to fostering those loving relationships, he also pastored for over 30 years as well as being a bus driver and substitute school teacher. He was a US Navy veteran having served in the Vietnam War.
Survivors include:
His wife - Rhonda (Storie) Leak of Marrowbone, KY
Four daughters - Jennifer Leak of Islamorada, FL; Rachel Ross (Renny) of Winchester, KY; Miranda Yarger of Spring City, TN; and Sarah Garver (Shane) of Berea, KY.
Eleven grandchildren - Ezekiel Ross, Carlyn Ross, Zachariah Ross, Malachi Yarger, Levi Ross, Micah Yarger, Colton Garver, Calli Yarger, Caden Garver, Caleb Yarger and Chloe Yarger.
Three sisters - Diane Crews, Barbara Bickers and Nancy Nattier all of Illinois
A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral service:
Friday, March 3, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesville, KY with burial in Calvary Cemetery in Pickett County, TN with military honors. Family requests visitation on Thursday, March 2nd from 5 P.M. till 9 P.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home