Buddy Leach Political Party, Cause of Death, Age, Height, Wife, Children

Anthony Claude Leach Jr., known as Buddy Leach, was an American businessman and Democratic politician from Louisiana.

He served one term as a U.S. representative for Louisiana’s 4th congressional district, as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives and as chairman of the Louisiana Democratic Party.

Buddy Leach political party

As seen above, Leach was a member of the Democratic Party.

Buddy Leach cause of death

Leach died from heart failure in Baton Rouge on August 6, 2022, aged 88.

Buddy Leach age

Leach was born on March 30, 1934  and he died on August 6, 2022. Leach was 88 years old.

Buddy Leach height

Leach was of average height. His exact height was not known but he was estimated to be 1.7m tall.

Buddy Leach wife

Buddy Leach was married to an elegant and supportive wife known as Laura Leach.

Buddy Leach children

Leach is survived by three children;  Lucy Davenport, an educator who lives in Baton Rouge; Mary Werner, who lives in Lafayette, is a vice president of Sweet Lake and serves as a member of the LSU Board of Supervisors; and Claude, who is president of Sweet Lake and lives in Lake Charles.

Leach’s first daughter, Mary Leach Werner (born January 1968), followed him into politics.

However, she was an unsuccessful candidate for the Louisiana Public Service Commission in 2016 for the seat held by the late Clyde C. Holloway, a former U.S. representative from Louisiana’s 8th congressional district, since disbanded.

She was defeated by Mike Francis of Lafayette, a former Louisiana Republican Party state chairman.

Leach has nine grandchildren.