Leland R. Leslie, 78, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at his home.

He was born on April 10, 1945, in Henderson, Kentucky, to the late Alvin and Hallie Leslie. Leland attended school in Henderson and graduated from Providence High School in 1964. He worked at L&N Railroad and CSX Railroad for more than 39 years. After retiring from the railroad in 2005, Leland worked for Dunaway's Pharmacy for 16 years. He enjoyed playing pool, golfing, hunting, fishing, ATV riding, shooting trap and sporting clays, and welding and fabricating. Leland was also a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church and was a 3 ^rd Degree Knights of Columbus member. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Glenda Leslie.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Donna; one son, Glen Leslie and his companion, Shelley Newman, of Henderson, Kentucky; two grandchildren, Misty Dilback and her husband, Adam, and Dawn Forker and her husband, Kale; four great-grandchildren, Anna Dilback, Adelyn Dilback, Mary Claire Forker, and Lofton Forker; cousins; and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at noon Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home. Deacon Richard Beaven will officiate. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery in Poole, Kentucky.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Gary Murphy, Jeff Murphy, Nathan Murphy, Luke Murphy, Adam Dilback, and Kale Forker.

John Burke will be an honorary pallbearer.

Contributions may be made to Odd Fellows Cemetery General Fund, c/o Jessica Mitchell, 750 Oscar Todd Road, Clay, Kentucky 42404.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com .