Mr. William “Bill” Leigh, 87, of Shelby, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, he was born February 23, 1927, son of the late Martin Whitimore and Canses Lee Harmon Leigh.

PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Coach Tony Leigh, three brothers, Hubert “Hub” Leigh, Howard Leigh, and Jim Leigh; three sisters, Liz McDaniel, Lucy Lockridge, and Eva Moss.

SURVIVED: He is survived  by his wife, Betty Dover Leigh of the home; two daughters, Donna Rose and husband James Smith of Kings Mountain, Linda Leigh Smith and family; one step daughters, Susie Drewery and husband Tommy; one daughter-in-law, Pam Leigh of Kings Mountain; two sisters, Irene Barnette and Betty Jo Carroll both of Kings Mountain; four grandchildren, Shane Rose and wife Beth of Raleigh, Andrew “Andy” Leigh and wife Mandy of Dallas, Ashley Leigh of Kings Mountain and Vanessa Bingham; seven great grand children, Abigail, Evan, and Ana Grace Rose, Morgan and Tatum Leigh, Chase and Ayden Bingham; one brother-in-law, Lanny Dover and wife Ramona of Minnesota.

SERVICES: A memorial service will be held 5 pm Sunday at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby Chapel.

VISITATION: The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Sunday.

CLERGY: Rev. Michael Chambers

BURIAL: Burial will be private and at a later date.

FUNERAL HOME:    Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby