Charles Russell "Russ" Leach III, 20, of Chillicothe, died Friday, July 18, 2014 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born July 1, 1994 in Chillicothe to Charles R. and Jody L. Shoemaker Leach II., who survive. He was expecting a child in September. Also surviving is a sister, Linzey Leach, Chillicothe; a paternal grandfather, Charles R. Leach, a maternal grandmother, Brenda Shoemaker; aunts, Jessica Leach and Jennifer (Floyd) Rinehart, and her son, Walker Johnson; and special friends Byron Clontz and Brandon Magill. He was preceded in death by a paternal grandmother, Jacquie Leach; and a maternal grandfather, John Shoemaker. Russ enjoyed anything outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was a former 4H and FFA member. Russ was employed by JD Equipment Company. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Thursday at the Haller Funeral Home, Pastor Lonnie Hamlin and Rev. Willard Kellough officiating. Burial will follow in Huntington Twp. Cemetery. Friends may call 5-8 pm Wednesday at Haller's.
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