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William "Bill" John Leffew May 12, 1920 - September 26, 2016

Born: Wednesday May 12, 1920

Died: Monday Sep 26, 2016

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William "Bill" John Leffew, 96, formerly of Harrison Street and Leffew Drive in Eden, passed away Monday evening, September 26, 2016, at Brian Center.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, October 1, at Spray Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery with military rites to be performed by Rockingham County Honor Guard.

Bill was born May 12, 1920 in Rockingham County, NC, to the late Homer Richard Leffew and Annie Hodges Leffew Jefferson.  He was a US Army veteran, having served in Germany during World War II and a retired contractor with his own business, Leffew Construction Company.  Bill was a member of Spray Baptist Church where he was very active.  He also volunteered for Habitat for Humanity.

He is survived by granddaughters, Lisa Aaron (Mike), Jackie Durham (Frank) both of Eden, Ashley Hopkins (Damon) and Paige Leffew of Weaverville, NC;  grandson, Malcolm Paschall and fiancee', Chrissy of Acworth, GA;  great-grandchildren, Brenton, Jared, Jordan, Obadiah, Elijah, and Abigail;  and sisters, Lucinda Sumner and Earline Law, both of Eden.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Aubiere Tiller Leffew; daughter, Jane Leffew Kennon;  and brothers, Milton and Malcolm Leffew.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (10 - 11 AM) at Spray Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

I rememer Bill and Aubreie from my growing up years in Spray Baptist. Both were such fine people and were good friends to my parents. I know that they are together in Heaven looking down on the family that they built together, full of love and pride.
Jana Harvey Williams
Dear Lucinda and Family, We are very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Darrin and Beth Pulliam

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