Robert Hale Leach, 70, of Russell Springs, KY passed from this life on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was born on September 22, 1956 in Somerset, a son of the late Mac and Geraldine Hale Leach.
Robert was a retired transportation director for the Russell County Board of Education with over 20 years of service. Along with his wife, Sandy, he was also a part-owner/operator of the Key Twin Cinema for 31 years. Robert was a self-taught man; he could accomplish anything he set his mind to, and do it right. He enjoyed autobody repair work, woodworking, and bulldozer/heavy equipment work. He loved his family, and enjoyed family events and get-togethers. Robert had a kind and giving heart; always willing to lend a helping hand for anyone who needed help. He was a former, long-time member and president of the Russell County Jaycees, and attended Oak Grove Separate Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 47 years: Sandy Higginbotham Leach of Russell Springs
1 sister: Robin (and Rob) Surprenant of Katy, Texas
1 brother: Craig (and Sunni Gayle) Leach of Russell Springs
3 nephews: Alex Giammaruti of Houston, Texas, Brandon Leach and Josh (and Lauren) Higginbotham of Russell Springs
Great-niece & great-nephew: Trey Higginbotham and Oakley Higginbotham
Funeral service: 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Kenny Kimbler and Bro. Darrin Blair officiating
Burial: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:00 A.M. on Saturday at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Brandon Leach, Alex Giammaruti, Josh Higginbotham, Mitchell Richards, Timmy Antle, and Tyler Antle
Honorary pallbearers: Daren Johnson, Mickey Garner, Danny Voils, and Dwayne Wilson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations of sympathy be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, Kentucky 42503. Donations can also be left at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
