Robert Elwood "Bob" Leadingham

Robert Elwood "Bob" Leadingham obituary, Grayson, KY

Robert Elwood "Bob" Leadingham

Robert Leadingham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grayson Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Jan. 13, 2026.
Robert "Bob" Elwood Leadingham, age 75, of Grayson, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Saturday, January 6, 1951, in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late Clell and Gladys Barker Leadingham.
Bob was a member of Lower Stinson Community Church and loved serving the Lord. He retired from CSX Railroad with 38 years of service and enjoyed farming, and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Roger Leadingham and Joe Leadingham.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Linda Newland Leadingham; one son, John (Tammy) Leadingham of Grayson, Kentucky; one daughter, Roberta (Josh) Lucas of Grayson, Kentucky; 6 grandchildren, Joshua (Bethany) Leadingham, Jacob Leadingham, Isaiah Lucas, Elijah Lucas, Dzsawn Beason; 3 great-grandchilden, Ethan Leadingham, Austin Leadingham, Tilly Leadingham; one brother, Jack (Christine) Leadingham along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss him.
Funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m., Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Grayson Funeral Home, 49 McCoy Road, Grayson, Kentucky, with Brother Billy Sammons and Brother David Collier officiating. Burial will follow in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast in Grayson, Kentucky.
Friends may visit form 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2026, and after 9 a.m., Thursday, January 15, 2026, until the service hour at Grayson Funeral Home.
Grayson Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Robert "Bob" Elwood Leadingham.
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