A former Russell County school transportation director and longtime local theater operator has died. 
Robert Hale Leach, of Russell Springs, died Tuesday at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was 70.
Leach was retired from the Russell County Board of Education, where he served as transportation director with more than 20 years of service. He was also a part-owner and operator of the Key Twin Cinema for 31 years.
Leach was a former longtime member and president of the Russell County Jaycees.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs.
A complete obituary for Robert Leach is available at this link: Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS