Mr. Kenneth Edward Leach, age 79, of San Augustine, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026, at his residence.

Mr. Leach was born November 27, 1946, in San Augustine County to parents Elzie Edward “Shot” and Trudie (Wankan) Leach. Kenneth had lived and worked in many places as a master mechanic on the pipelines and had returned to his hometown for the past several years.

He had a great love for cars and had owned several fabulous cars in his years. In earlier years, he loved racing, however, in later years attending and participating in car shows was his passion. Kenneth also was a gun enthusiast and had a great collection.

Sports provided many memorable moments in his life. As he had a great love for many games, he participated in his youth, then coaching and supporting his daughters in their endeavors, especially softball.

His survivors include his wife, Marsha Martin Leach of San Augustine, Texas; daughters, Lisa Vlachakis and her husband Leonidas of Oahu, Hawaii, and Kelly Cox and her husband Matt of West Sacramento, California; grandchildren, Skylar, Hayden, and Bodhi; and a niece, Lacey Erranton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, E.E. “Shot” and Trudie Leach.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home chapel in San Augustine, Texas.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the funeral home.

Kenneth did not want flowers at his service. In lieu of flowers, his desire would be for memorials given to St. Jude’s Research Hospital, a charity that was important to Kenneth that he happily supported and offered contributions.

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Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas.

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