John Ralph Leach

John Ralph Leach

Age 88, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022 at his home. He was born December 5, 1933 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the son of Henry Clarence Fox and Ola Katherine (Kirk) Leach.

John retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of service. He then retired from the University of Arkansas after 30 years. He loved to wear his Philippine Sea hat so he could find and visit with other retired sailors.

He was preceded in death by his wife Wanda Lea Loughridge Leach, his parents, two brothers Jack Leach and Bill Leach, and two sisters Lillus Evans and Maxine Burris.

Survivors include his son Chip Leach and his wife Beverly; his daughter Gail Leach of Pensacola, Florida; one sister Phyllis Sargent of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; three grandchildren Autumn Mitchell, Crystal Banks, and Kayson Leach; eight great grandchildren Anthony Reed, Jacquelin Capwell, Ryan Capwell, Zoe Edwards, Aimee Edwards, Bailey Mitchell, Brantley Mitchell, and Berkley Mitchell; numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Friday, May 13, 2022, 6:00-7:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 14, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. at Luginbuel Chapel. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery, there will be no graveside service held.

Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Rd. Springdale, Arkansas 72762.

Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.