Dr. Rondall Hall Leslie, 69 of Prestonsburg, Ky. passed away Fri, Oct. 20, 2006 at Highlands Regional Medical Center. He was born on Sept. 18, 1937 to Alta Hall Leslie and the late Dr. Edward B. Leslie. Dr. Leslie graduated from the University of Louisville Medical School and began his medical profession in 1965 in Magoffin County. He eventually moved his practice to Archer Clinic in Prestonsburg. Dr. Leslie devoted much of his time conducting clinics for TB, well child care and family planning in Floyd, Johnson and Martin Counties while maintaining a private practice. After closing his practice in 2002, he maintained a commitment to the Floyd County Health Department until his retirement in June 2006. His compassion, concern and advocacy for the Big Sandy Community earned him the prestigious Russell Teague Award in 1998 for public health service. Preceding him in death was his beloved wife, Lenora Wheeler Leslie and his father, Edward B. Leslie. In Addition to his mother, Alta Hall Leslie, he is survived by his children, Rhonda (Johnny) Heinze of Prestonsburg, Ky., Kathy (Johnny) Lamar of Nicholasville, Ky., Rondall H. Leslie, Jr. and Lara Lea (Charles) Grote all of Louisville, Ky., four grandchildren, Leslie Heinze, Michael Heinze, Lauren Lamar and Johnny Ray Lamar; three brothers, Dr. Edward D. (Judy) Leslie of Frankfort, Ky., Dr. Larry (Lynn) Leslie and Dr. Keith (Teresa) Leslie both of Prestonsburg, Ky. Many nieces and nephews and a very dear companion, Betty A. Davis of Salyersville, Ky. Funeral Services will be conducted a 1 p.m., Mon, Oct. 23, 2006 from the Hall Funeral Home Chapel in Martin, Ky. with Jerry Workman officiating. Burial to follow in the Hereford Cemetery at Prestonsburg, Ky. Friends can call from 5-9 p.m., Sat and 2-8 p.m., Sun at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Sean Leslie, Dr. Larry Leslie, Jr., Greg Stumbo, Dr. Blake Burchett, Thomas Preston, Gary Waddell, Randy Waddell, Steve Pack and Doug Adams II. Honorary Bearers: Luther Dean Dunn, Dr. James D. Adams, Shag Branham, Ramey Wireman, Dr. Charles Arnett, Johnny Wheeler, Gerald Leslie, Dickie Leslie, Dr. Lowell Martin and Dr. Carl (Chuck) Tackett. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Floyd County Health Department for Diabetic Education, 283 Goble Street, Prestonsburg, Ky. 41653

-Lexington Herald-