Donald Leroy Leatherman, 79, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Indiana University Health Hospice House.
Born April 18, 1945, in Mitchell, he was the son of Carl E. and Lucille (Hopkins) Leatherman. He married Melody Thompson on September 23, 1973 and she survives.
Donald worked as an orchard caretaker for Applacres for many years. He enjoyed working on vehicles. Donald loved his dogs, Hope and Joy, and he will be missed by them.
Surviving are his wife, Melody Thompson of Williams; siblings, Jerry Leatherman of Tunnelton, Tony Leatherman of Mitchell, Jerold Leatherman of Mitchell, Danny Leatherman of Tunnelton, Terry Leatherman of Tunnelton, Vickie Pridemore of Mitchell, and Sheila Garrison of Mitchell;
His parents and siblings, Henry Leatherman, Carolyn Terrell, Wanda Holt, Judy Jones, Joyce Babcock, James Leatherman, Jack Leatherman, Herald Leatherman, Ricky Leatherman, and Angela Leatherman, preceded him in death.
Cremation has been chosen.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com
