Ralph Leaks

Ralph Leaks departed this life on February 28, 2023, at the age of 75 years old, in the comfort of his own home. He was preceded in death by his parents Lillie and Linard Leaks, and his brother, Michael W. Leaks.

Ralph was baptized at an early age at Christian Servant M. B. Church, by the late Pastor Nathaniel Davis and reconfirmed his faith on January 26, 2023. He served two tours in the United States Army (1968 - 1970 and 1970 - 1973), during the Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart. He loved to fish and you could catch him at O'Fallon Park on any day of the week with his pole, bucket, and a "Stag."

He will forever be remembered by his sisters and brothers, Patricia Monteith, Sandra Horton, Sharon Briscoe, Greta Leaks, Rosalind Leaks-Jones (Mark A. Jones), James Leaks, Anthony Leaks, and Cedric Leaks. His Aunts Cannie Miller and Arleatha Burrell, cousins Edward (Nisha) and his nieces and nephews LaRoyce, Jerome (Amy), Sean (Brittany), Ebony and Eden, a host of relatives, and dear friends Angel and Ann.