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Gerald Dee LeathermanPassing: September 11, 2025

Service:

Lawrenceport Cemetery

Graveside Service

Tuesday, September 16th @ 11:00am

Visitation:

No Visitation

Cemetery:

Lawrenceport Cemetery

Tuesday, September 16th

MITCHELL – Gerald Dee Leatherman, 66, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at his home.

Born February 13, 1959, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Carl E. and Lucille (Hopkins) Leatherman.

Gerald worked as an orchard caretaker for Applacres for 45 years.  He enjoyed working on vehicles.  Gerald loved his dogs.  He will be missed by everyone.

Surviving are his children, Jerold Leatherman of Mitchell, Chris Leatherman of Mitchell, Zachary Leatherman of Mitchell, Kayla (Levi) Clark of Bedford, and Sarah Blanton of Mitchell; grandchildren, LeeAnn Hutslar, Charles Clark, Piper Clark, Emily Leatherman, Lorelei Eubanks, Jessica Eubanks, Levi Leatherman, Aubrea Smith, and Madison Smith; siblings, Jerry Leatherman of Tunnelton, Tony Leatherman of Mitchell, Danny Leatherman of Tunnelton, Terry Leatherman of Tunnelton, and Sheila Garrison of Mitchell; many nieces and nephews; and his dog Paulie.

His parents and siblings, Henry Leatherman, Carolyn Terrell, Wanda Holt, Judy Jones, Joyce Babcock, James Leatherman, Jack Leatherman, Herald Leatherman, Vickie Pridemore, Donald Leatherman, Ricky Leatherman, and Angela Leatherman, preceded him in death.

Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 16, at Lawrenceport Cemetery with Brother Johnny Herald officiating.

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9 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Peggy Wright | Eastman Ga.
    Date: September 17, 2025
    Sorry for your loss. He was a nice guy. R.I P Dee Dee.
  2. Guest: Kendra Mundy | Mitchell
    Date: September 16, 2025
    RIP DD
  3. Guest: Tink Leatherman | Mitchell
    Date: September 16, 2025
    RIP uncle DD will miss u everyday Love u
  4. Guest: Tony Leatherman | Mitchell
    Date: September 16, 2025
    RIP Brother will miss our morning coffee
  5. Guest: Tony Jr Leatherman | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: September 16, 2025
    Rest in peace
  6. Guest: Sharon Fleener | Houston Texas
    Date: September 16, 2025
    I am heartbroken to hear DeeDee is gone. He was one of the best friends I ever had. My prayers for you all.
  7. Guest: Misty silvers | Mitchell indiana
    Date: September 14, 2025
    Always will miss hearing ur voice in the morning RIP-Gearld
  8. Guest: Bob Radcliff | Mitchell
    Date: September 13, 2025
    So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers
  9. Guest: Scott Strange | Mitchell Indiana
    Date: September 12, 2025
    My prayers and thoughts for his family he was a good person 🙏