William Leath

Burlington, NC William Big H Howard Leath, age 82 of 3753 Burch Bridge Road went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 17, 2006. He was a native of Caswell County and the husband of 64 years to Emma Maybud Faucette Leath. Howard retired after over 40 years of service with Burlington Industries at the Williamsburg Plant and was a farmer in the Burch Bridge Community. He attended Bethel United Methodist Church and was an avid sportsman. He was a member of the Whitetail Hunting Club and the National Wild Turkey Federation. Howard was a member of The Green Top Baseball Team and he played semi-professional ball for years. He was a member of the Piedmont Horsemans Association. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Emma Maybud Faucette Leath of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Laura Roney and her husband, Gene of Burlington, Kay Foster and her husband, Wayne of Burlington; son and daughter-in-law, Billy Leath and his wife, Jo of Burlington; grandchildren and spouses, Johnny Foster and his wife, Sonja, Connie Woody and her husband, Ken, Michael Beckom and his wife, Tracey; great grandchildren, Abby Foster, Bayleigh Foster, Kolbe Woody and Katey Beckom; step great grandchildren, Amanda and Myleigha Michael; brother and sister-in-law, Robert Otis Bobby Leath and his wife, Anne of Burlington; sister, Margaret Simmons of Elon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Otis and Stella Patterson Leath; brother, Daniel Dan Ellis Leath; step granddaughter, Denise Mann. The funeral service will be held on Monday, November 20, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church by Rev. Renee Burnette and the burial will follow at Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. and other times at the residence. Memorials may be made to the donors favorite charity. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@lowefuneralhome.com.