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Leroy Barham, age 95, a native and longtime resident of McMinn County, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. He was a member of Short Creek Baptist Church and retired from Wright Brothers Construction Company.
He is preceded in death by his parents: David Jerome and Grace Bacon Barham, and his wife of 44 years: Barbara Jean Barnes Barham.
Leroy is survived by his daughter: Cathy Barham, his son: Kevin Barham and daughter-in-law Terry Barham, grandchildren: Casey Landers and husband Luke Landers and Colton Barham, and his great-grandchildren: Dane Landers and Ryan Landers, along with several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Cancer Society at https://www.cancer.org/
A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM at Ziegler Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 21,2026, with a Celebration of Life service to follow at 7:00 PM. Reverend Bryan Coffey will be officiating.
If you are unable to attend the service, you are invited to sign the guest registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com.
Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Leroy Barham.