Robert Lee Leach

Robert Lee Leach was born on March 6, 1951, to the late Joe and Gladys Leach. He was the ninth of fourteen children. Nine preceded him in death, Joan, Joe, Mercedes, Dorothy, Johnny, James, Ronald, Larry and Gloria.

Robert was married to the late Brenda Davis Ford. To this union, they have four children,

Robert, Jr., Camille, Timothy and Monik.

Robert attended and graduated from Okeechobee High School. While in high school he played basketball, football and baseball. He excelled in all three. He graduated in 1970.

After graduating from high school, he started working at the Florida Steel Mill in Indiantown, Florida. He worked there until they closed. He also worked at the Eckerd Detention Center (formerly called Florida School for Boys and G4S) in Okeechobee, Florida until he retired.

Robert attended and became a member of New St. Stephen African Methodist Episcopal Church in Okeechobee. He attended regularly until his illness. He loved his church, he loved listening to gospel music, playing checkers, playing spades, watching westerns and attending family gatherings. He was always a favorite of his nieces and nephews.

On September 24, 2025, God saw that Robert's earthly body had weakened and needed rest. God called Robert's name, and he answered his father's call.

He leaves to cherish fond memories:

three sons, Robert Lee Leach, Jr., of Okeechobee, Florida, Camille Lamont Leach, of Tallahassee, Florida, and Timothy (Roiy Middleton) Leach, of Fort Myers, Florida; one daughter, Monik( Brian) Mills, of Richmond, Indiana; one brother Willie Lee Leach, of Lakeland, Florida; three sisters: Georgia Givens Caldwell and Rosia Dobbins, of Okeechobee, Florida, and Geraldine White, of Orlando, Florida; two brothers-in- law, Larry (Annette) Davis and Rev. Willie Johnson; ten grandchildren, Caleb Deshawn Leach, Callen Jameson Leach, Cali Kimora Kahl, Caleigh Renae Leach, Jesai Leoni Hamilton, Airrieon Mills, Breyani Mills, Yashuwa Mills, Sy'mere Mills, and Aria Howell; his little Angel, Kyomi Bradley; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2025 at New Saint Stephens AME church, 1050 NE 16th Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com.

All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.