Rev. Leonard Lee Nuckols, 88, of Campbellsville, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025 at T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow, KY. He was a son of the late Geogre Nuckols and Mollie Gatewood Nuckols.

Rev. Nuckols was a faithful church attendee who valued worship, fellowship, and his walk with the Lord. He faithfully served as a minister for 67 years, dedicating his life to spreading the Gospel and serving God’s people until his health declined. His ministry touched countless lives across generations, and his commitment to faith never wavered. Leonard Lee Nuckols was a United States Army veteran, where he faithfully served as a transporter. In addition to his pastoral calling, Rev. Nuckols was deeply committed to service within his community. He volunteered for many years as a greeter at Taylor Regional Hospital, where his warm smile, gentle spirit, and kind words brought comfort to patients, families, and staff alike. Rev. Leonard Lee Nuckols was a man of faith, humility, and service, and he will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four sisters: Lelia Nuckols Alexander, Mamie Nuckols, Dorothy Nuckols Wilson, and Cherry Thomas Nuckols Gore and his beloved granddaughter, Anna, daughter of Beverly C. Nuckols McDaniel.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Lindon L. Nuckols

1 stepson: Robert L. Garvin

6 children (from his marriage to Stella Smith Nuckols): Brenda A. Nuckols, Mickael L. Nuckols, Deborah L. Nuckols Mills, Tony D. Nuckols, Frederick A. Nuckols, and Beverly C. Nuckols McDaniel

8 living siblings: Hannah B. Nuckols Johnson, George W. Nuckols, Barry O. Nuckols, Charles E. Nuckols, Linda S. Nuckols Hall, Janice E. Nuckols Johnson, Patricia A. Nuckols, and Paul H. Nuckols

A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives, and many dear friends

Funeral Service: Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12:00pmET at Hayes Brothers Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY

Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00amET on Friday at the funeral home

Hayes Brothers Funeral Home in Campbellsville is in charge of the arrangements.