Funeral services for Hayes Thomas Leech, 82, of Smithville were held Dec.10, at the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial at DeKalb Memorial Gardens.Mr. Leech passed away Dec. 7 at NHC of Smithville.He was a former civilian operating engineer at Arnold Air Force Base in Tullahoma, and was affilated with Jehovah’s Witnesses.He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Leech; parents, and son, Steve Leech.He is survived by one grandson, Stephen Raleigh Leech; two grand daughters, Veronica Marie Miller and Brandy Michele Nicholl all of Arizona; one step son, Tommy Cates of Smithville; a step-grand daughter, Rebecca Moore of the Pea Ridge Community.Pallbearers include; Glen Evans, Terry McKenzie, Grant Paulson, Clarence Craver, West Vettraino and David Turner.Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements.SMITHVILLE REVIEWSmithville, TNDecember 18, 2013