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Obituary For Mr. James ''SHANE'' Edward Leak, Jr.
Mr. James Edward Leak, Jr., 59, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at his Mom’s residence.
He was born on June 26, 1966, in High Point, NC, to Beverly Michael Mitchell and the late James Edward Leak, Sr. At the early age of 5, he along with his mother relocated to Washington, DC where he matriculated through the DC city schools and attended Cardozo High School. He later received his GED and HVAC Certificate at Vance-Granville Community College, an accomplishment he was extremely proud of completing.
James, who was affectionately known as “Shane,” had a love for basketball and played for various schools in the DC area. Shane had an affinity for all sports and believed himself to be an avid sports commentator. His favorite NFL team was the Washington Commanders aka REDSKINS, and collegiate teams were Penn State and Carolina Tarheels. He was a diehard LeBron James fan and would faithfully watch all the NBA games. Mr. Leak also enjoyed fishing at any opportunity he would have.
Shane was a people person, “likable” guy, who never met a stranger. He lived his life to the fullest and wanted to see others happy. He enjoyed singing (although he couldn’t hold a note). His favorite dance was the two-step which he perfected and often duplicated, ready to perform at any time. He really enjoyed good food; seafood, neckbones, noodles, salads and honey buns were a few of his favorites. Shane took great pleasure fellowshipping with friends and family. His smile was contagious and his boisterous and charismatic personality was extremely infectious. He listened to all genres of music; however, Gerald Levert, Anita Baker, and Lyfe Jennings were a few of his favorites. Shane was so fun to be around!
James worked a plethora of jobs for multiple companies, including, Jessica Charles and Guilford Mills before acquiring his current position in Building and Grounds with Harris Teeter Distribution Center in Greensboro, NC. He was a dedicated employee who was often praised by management, co-workers, family, and friends regarding his outstanding work ethic. He was loved and respected by his co-workers and was diligent right up until his health began to decline. James loved his job!
He was preceded in death by his father, and grandparents.
Those left to cherish his memories are his beloved wife, Reverend Ingenue Nicole McCormick Leak of High Point, NC; mother, Beverly Mitchell of High Point, NC; sons, Demetrius (Patricia) Wigfall of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Jermaine Carrington of Ft. Worth, TX; step-children, Rodney (Anna) McCormick of Raleigh, NC; Stefanee McCormick of High Point, NC, Michelle Proctor of Maryland; half-sister, Clarena Collins Horne; grandchildren, Demetrius Jr., Cameron, JaeQuan, Trinity, Melani, Leah, Ryan, Armani, August, Alahni, Novahni and Samuel; aunts, Joann Michael, Otheta Michael, Anne Currie, Myra (Otis) Devese, Mary Bell, Bernice Horne and Imogene Leak; uncles, Elwood (Frances) Michael, Jerome Michael, Kenneth Michael; mother and father in law, Alfred and Peggy McCormick; sister-in-law, Stephanie McCormick; brothers-in-law, Earnest Dean Melton, and Rodney (Nichica) Melton;and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Friday, October 31, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at Williams Memorial CME Church. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
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Tannyandra Crawford sent Red and White Floor Basket for Mr. James ''SHANE'' Edward Leak, Jr. - October 28, 2025
I will miss you my friend. You was a great help with me when my kids was babies. You always kept me in line for as taking care of them. We played basketball on Southside and you were one of the best. I will never forget you my friend. Godspeed to your family 🙏.
You will be truly missed I last seen you at my birthday gathering last year in November you were the laugh of the party rest easy my friend 🧡
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and loved ones of a dear friend. I will celebrate our friendship and your life with the memories we built over the many years we've shared. You were and will always be a HOMIE that will never be forgotten. Rest now and enjoy light duty as you watch over us...til we meet again. Love you bro, Spudd
Our deepest condolences & prayers. RIP Shane (aka Baldhead)
May God bless your family and strengthen your family. Condolences to the Leak family I love you all and prayers go up as blessings will fall down
Sincerest condolences and prayers to Ms. Beverly, Nicole and the entire family. Shane fought a good fight and is now truly healed.🙏🏽
Sending prayers and condolences to the family that God will comfort and strengthen you today and days ahead 🙏💔
Bev, I was saddened to hear of your loss. May the memories Shane comfort you each and everyday. I know I can't make the pain go away, but I want you to know I am sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to get you thru each day.
Carolyn
Beverly I am so sorry for your loss 🙏🏽❤️My handsome 🙏🏽Funny Cousin will always been in my heart forever 🙏🏽words cannot express how much I going to miss him
Our condolences and prayers to the Michael and Leak families. The Covington family
Bev, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and take care of you all, doing this time that sometimes seem to lack understanding, but know God has you wrapped up in his loving care. He will see you thru.
My deepest condolences to Shane family , oh my friend we are going to miss you doing your dancing & talking loud to make sure you get that point across ! Rest my friend . Regina & John Gray
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💔💔Rest in Peace My friend 💔💔
James, this was a tough pill to swallow. Just playing back our last convo & knowing I won't see u again hurts. But we had some great times at HT & u will definitely be missed beyond measure. You made coming to work a joy. I'll miss fighting u for that recliner in the break room. Rest in Paradise my friend. Til we meet again
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Rest in peace my cousin, you will always be in our hearts
Thoughts and prayers out to the family, Shane you will be missed
My Shugga Shugga Shane, Cuz you messed me up with this one seriously!! One thing I will always know is that you loved your family and we loved you back! You fought one hell of a fight but God knew best, you WON!!! I will live on memories forever because we had a lot! I'm going to miss allllll the fussing you did and your infamous "washing machine" and when you learned a new move you couldn't wait to say "look cuz look at this" I'm going to miss you real bad gone too soon 💔 Rest up cuz
Prayer for Momma Beverly and the entire family! To My Brother: I am so grateful for the time, love and laughter we shared together. You were always on Big Brother duty and I appreciated you so much for that! You have no idea how much it was needed! I will forever love and miss you dearly! Lil Sis Clarena!!
FATHER GOD, thank you for the 59 years that Shane graced us with his gifts from you. Thank you for gifting him his beautiful wife, Nicole, his EXTRAORDINARY KIDS, grandkids and great grandkids and most of ALL his PHENOMENAL mother who has sacrificed so much and took care of him from cradle until Jesus called him home. Shane was a funny, quick witted, fun loving man who loved Family, basketball and football. He was hard working 💪🏽. He was humbled and he was one of the most toughest, adaptable, flexible, tenacious, determined, resourceful, steadfast, resilient, intelligent lil brother... I know...and he demonstrated persistence, grit, fortitude, and unwavering love for family & friends. Shane have an unyielding, and unwavering spirit and was loved by all who were lucky enough to be graced with his presence and HE ABSOLUTELY LOVED FAMILY! "Please keep his loving children & their spouses and significant other, grandchildren, great grandchildren, his mom & wife and THE REST OF OUR FAMILY and his friends.... in your loving, TRUSTED ARMS and help us THROUGH THIS HORRIFIC STORM....encamp your guardian angels around us to ensure OUR STRENGTH IN YOU TO GET THROUGH. AFFORD US the peace and calm that you promise whenever it's requested. May God continue to bless & strengthen us ALL. Thank you for being so MERCIFUL, GRACEFUL, thoughtful and caring to us. JAMES "Shane" Edward LEAK JR's family, ALL, are beautiful reflections of JESUS and extraordinary testaments to OUR FATHER WHO ART IN HEAVEN. May Shane rest in peace and may YOU GIVE US THE STRENGTH TO GET THROUGH THESE TIMES. AMEN! WE LOVE YOU and We Can NEVER forget YOU!
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My family has known Beverly and Shane a long time. So sorry for your loss keeping you all in prayer. Rip Shirlon Brown and family
Shane, You will be Missed Tremendously You're now Resting Without Pain My Love, Loving You Always . MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY .
My sincere condolences to the family, Shane will be truly missed. Shane, in all the years I've known you, you always remained the same cut-up, bringing laughter and joy every time I saw you. Rest of peacefully, your friend Kay Quick.
To aunt Beverly im going to miss seeing cousin shane at the barbecue he will be missed dearly by all of us. Rest easy cousin shane jeron Hill 2nd cousin of james leak Jr
Sending my condolences to the family and Rest In Peace Shane
Shane I will always miss times we shared, my condolences to you and your family may you rest on
RIP Shane. This one really hurts..🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Beverly so sorry for your loss praying for peace and strength RIP Shane. Barbara Harris and family
My condolences to the Leak family Beverly so sorry for your loss praying for peace and strength RIP Shane he's resting in the arms of our Father Dorothy Buchannon
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