Birth date: Jun 5, 1974 Death date: Jan 6, 2022
Gary Russell "Rusty" Leep, 47, of Proctorville, Ohio traded his cape for wings to join his Heavenly Father on January 6, 2022. Rusty was the son of Gary and Pamela Leep, and brother of Worm Leep. He was born June 5, 1974, and prou Read Obituary
I was in Cabell Huntington Hospital ICU for 2 weeks in February of 2020. Rusty was one of my nurses. He was an awesome guy and I will always remember how caring he was. I called him Stone Cold because he reminded me so much of WWE wrestler Steve Austin.
I am ever so sorry to hear about the passing of Rusty. I worked with him many years ago at SMMC and I learned so much from him. Truly an amazing nurse and athlete and he always spoke wonderful words about his family while at work . I am praying for family and friends through these times.
Dear family, I have been thinking of/praying for you so much the last few days. Rusty was absolutely one of the best people I have ever known. It was a joy having him in class for four years. What a loss here, but Heaven's gain. God bless you all.
My condolences to all of the Leep family🙏🙏😇
Rusty was such an inspiring man to know. I knew him briefly as colleagues in the ICU as I was finishing school, then little did I know I'd become his nurse at the Cancer Center for over 5 years. I truly believe he did more for me in that time than I did for him. He taught me lessons on determination, faith, commitment to others, and the importance in living life each day to the fullest as I watched him battle stage IV cancer all while continuing to be an amazing husband, son, father, nurse, and coach. He literally never stopped. He'd come for chemo after he got off night shift and sometimes go back to work that same night. I made sure to override the schedule for him to get him in as quick as possible after being up all night caring for other patients, it was the least I could do for him. To Mom & Dad, as he introduced them to me as, I hope you are so proud of the man you raised and I know you are. He has blessed so many of us in so many ways and he will live on in the hearts of many and the halls of CHH/ECCC for years to come. Prayers to his wife and kids, Holli and Steeler. He spoke of each of you like angels and he was so proud of you all. I feel like you all are my family as I remember big moments like Steelers sports and Holli's graduation that we talked about. Rusty was a blessing to have known and cared for. So much love to all who loved him. God bless this amazing angel we've all gained.
Never saw Rusty without a smile on his face. He left a wonderful legacy for his family! Praying thatShawna, Holli,Steeler, Pam and Gary and the rest of the family will feel God's presence and His peace. Peggy and Larry Keeney
We are so sorry to hear of Rusty's passing. I remember when I was a teenager, I baby sat him and worm. They were good kids. Life is but a vapor so please cherish every memory you have and know he is with our Lord and Savior. Many love and prayers to everyone. Missy and Mark Sowards
Our love and prayers are with you and your amazing family! With our deepest sympathy, Chris and Teresa Staten
We are so sorry for your loss. Your beautiful, precious family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Nikki, Joe, McKenzie, Joel Lambiotte
Prayers of comfort for you: Gary, Pam, the Ward family, and Rusty's wife and kids. Rusty was always smiling, and joking, and loving life. His positive outlook and fun loving spirit will be missed for sure, but what a blessing to know he loved God and was prepared. We look forward to seeing him again. Until then, God bless you all as you adjust. Brant and Andrea Starkey
