Robert Franklin Leedy (28 July 1863 – 12 January 1924) was a lawyer, soldier, and Virginia state legislator.

Leedy's birth, his father was on detailed service from the Confederate army to conduct farming operations.

He engaged in a variety activities there, including real estate and mercantile pursuits, and he began to read law under D.S.

A successful lawyer, Leedy was also regularly involved in military matters, serving with the Virginia Volunteers (National Guard) for many years.

Not long after the regiment returned to Virginia, it was called up again for service when the United States committed to participation in the First World War.

Leedy returned to Luray in March 1918 and was elected the following fall as an unopposed Democrat to the Senate of Virginia, representing Page, Warren, and Clarke counties.

Leedy was also known, during his time in the Senate of Virginia in 1920, for his strong opposition to prohibition and Women's Suffrage.

19, Royal Arch Masons, Luray Commandery, Knights Templar, and Acca Temple, Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, of Richmond.