Christ Gene Leachman

Ivie Funeral Home announces services for Christ Gene Leachman, 60, of Athens who died on Monday at the Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Jackson County, GA, he was the son of the late Howard and Tillie Mae Embrick Leachman. Mr. Leachman had worked as a heavy equipment operator. Survivors include children, Christy Moody of Hiawassee, Rhonda Howington of Athens, Lorie Edwards of Jefferson, Chris Gene Leachman II of Griffin; sisters, Elizabeth Baker of Bryson City, NC, Shirley Leachman of Commerce; 4 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Christ Gene Leachman will be conducted on Wednesday at 3 PM from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Darby officiating. Interment will follow in the Howington Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10 AM until 1 PM.