William A. “Bill” Leake, Jr., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the age of 74. He was preceded in death by his parents, William A. Leake and Esta Mae Orgeron Leake; and his sister, Loretta Chandler. He is the beloved husband of 54 years of Diane Gerard Leake. He is the loving father of William A. Leake, III (Kim), Father Stephen Leake, Michelle Becker (Earl), Bethany Wilson (Regan), and Jeremy Leake (Shawn). He is the devoted grandfather of Ashley Leake, William A. Leake, IV, Margaret Becker, Mia Becker, Nicholas Hidalgo, Anthony Hidalgo, Mallory Landry (Broc), Madison Wilson, Alexander Leake, and Katherine Leake. He is the loving great grandfather of Anniston Rose Landry. He is the cherished brother of Elaine Hepting, Hannah Walker, and Alvin Leake (Cynthia). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other family and many friends. A retired aircraft mechanic from Delta Airlines, Bill’s passion was Classic Cars. He truly enjoyed attending the various associated events such as “Cruising the Coast”. An active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Marrero, he served as lector and eucharistic minister. Most recently he attended Infant Jesus Church in Harvey. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation beginning at 9:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 all at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 4401 7th Street, Marrero, LA. Private family interment at St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the St. Vincent De Paul Society. Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA. in charge of arrangements.