Ernest Leeth, 95, of State Route 124 Piketon, died Saturday evening at the Riverside Hospital in Columbus. He was born on May 27, 1906 in Pike County to the late James A. & Louie (Herman) Leeth. He was united in marriage on March 1, 1930 to Lydia Myrtle Tackett who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Robert (Joyce) Leeth of Waverly and Douglas (Betty) Leeth of Piketon, two daughters, Mrs. Naomi (Russell) Satterfield of Piketon & Mrs. Judy (Jay) Lozelle of Reynoldsburg, two brothers, Paul Leeth of Piketon & James Everett Leeth of Detroit, Michigan; four sisters, Wilma WIlliams & Hazel Gragg, both of Piketon, Edith Savage & Esther Blackburn, both of Peebles; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son, Harold Eugene Leeth; one brother, Henry Leeth; five sisters, Marie Louderbach, Lena Newman, Chloe Leeth, and two infant sisters, and two grandchildren. Mr. Leeth was a carpenter, retired from the former Goodyear Atomic Corp., and a member of the Morgantown Church of Christ in Christian Union. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday and the Morgantown Church of Christ in Christian Union with with the Rev. Donald Tackett & Rev. James McCain officiating. Burial will follow in the Gardner Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday, at the New Covenant Church of Christ in Christian Union, in Waverly, from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday, 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the Morgantown Church of Christ in Christian Union. Arrangements are under the direction of Botkin Funeral Home, in Waverly. (2-23-02)

Contributed by Remembering them, 10 March 2014
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Ernest was born in Pike Co. Ohio, to Rev. James Algon Leeth & Louise (Herman) Leeth. He came from a family of 13 children. On March 1, 1930, he married Lydia Myrtle Tackett. Together they raised 5 children, Gene Leeth (deceased), Bob Leeth, Naomi Satterfield, Judy Loyzelle & Doug Leeth.

On Feb. 16, 2002, Ernest went home to be with his Lord & Savior. His funeral was held on Feb. 20th at Morgantown Church of Christ in Christian Union with Rev. Donald Tackett and Rev. James McCain officiating.

He is survived by his wife Myrtle, 4 children, 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson.

Although he will be deeply missed he leaves behind a great Godly heritage for his family and generations to come. He would be proud that many of his children and grandchildren are carrying on the ministry that he started some 70 years ago.

Now he sings in heaven's choir and will forever reap the rewards of his earthly labor. He has traded this world for a mansion. Heaven is rejoicing because one more soldier has made it home.

Evangelical Advocate May 2002
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