Thomas Leak, the youngest child of a family of six children, was born in England on September 15, 1835 and passed away peacefully at his home in this city Friday, March 5, 1915 at 4:30 o'clock, at the age of 79 years, 5 months and 18 days.

He came to this country with his parents when a boy of sixteen years of age. They settled on a farm five miles west of Waverly. He spent the larger portion of his life in that neighborhood. Nineteen years ago he moved to Waverly and since that time has made this city his home. For a number of years he filled the office of police magistrate.

On the 19th day of March 1857 he was united in marriage with Mary Jane Jones, and for a half of a century they walked through life together sharing the victories and the defeats. This union was broken seven years ago when she preceded him in death. To this union were born 6 children, 3 sons and 3 daughters. One sone and two daughters died in infancy.

He leaves to mourn their loss, 2 sons and 1 daughter, namely: George Leak of Medora, James Leak and Mrs. Josephine Cleary of Waverly; also one sister, Mrs. Fanny Kirby of Franklin, and 9 grandchildren; also numerous relatives and friends.

Mr. Leak was converted in the year 1885, in a revival held at Appalonia conducted by Rev. Mayhew. He untied with the M. E. Church South at Mud Prairie, later moving his membership to the M. E. Church, South of this city, of which he was a member at the time of his death.

Funeral services were held in the M. E. Church, South, Sunday afternoon, March 7, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. H. M. Ellis. Interment was made in Rogers cemetery.