Elton "Lyle" Leach, born November 16, 1957, was a free spirit who never met a stranger. He loved to talk, and his warmth was magnetic. Lyle passed peacefully with family and friends by his side. He was proud of his Ozark Mountain roots in Northwest Arkansas, loved hunting, fishing, playing and listening to music and working the farm.

Preceded in death by his father Vernon Dean Leach, the mother of his children, Brenda Sue (Henson) Leach Schooley; step-father, Rex Decker, uncles, Evan McCool, Sherman McCool, Jack Decker and step-sister, Pamela Decker.

He is survived by his mother Barbara Decker; sons, Vernon Leach and wife Charity, and Jerid "Bear" Leach and wife, Lindsay; daughter Angela Leach and husband

Edwin; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; siblings Mike Leach, Belinda Decker, Sterlon Decker, Rex Eugene Decker, Jeremy Decker, step brothers and sisters, Kay Hufford, Zinda Spangler,  Mark Decker, Lance Decker and ex-wife, Beverly Jo Leach.

Lyle's memory lives on in every story told, every laugh shared, and in the deep roots he cherished.

A memorial service will start promptly at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. Visitation for friends and family will follow until 7:00 p.m.