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John E. Leatherman

Shepherd, Michigan

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Brigadier General Retired John E. Leatherman, age 72, of Shepherd, Michigan and Hull, Massachusetts, died Saturday, January 1, 2022 in Weymouth, Massachusetts. He was born January 25, 1949, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, the son of Elizabeth "Bettie" (Kurtzman) and Cleown Alva "CA" Leatherman. He...

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If not the finest, for sure one of the finest officers I had the honor to serve under. He was a leader of men and a soldier´s soldier. He never forgot those who served with him. He will be missed.

I was saddened to learn of John's passing. I remember John and his sister Jackie from our time together in the Civil Air Patrol Squadron at Mt. Pleasant Airport. I'm not surprised at all that John had an outstanding military career. Great guy, great family.

I´m so sorry for your loss. His pride in his family was obvious on the occasions we had to chat.

Our prayers are with the Leatherman family. I remember John and Jackie from hanging out with Janice. We were great friends. I used to go to Janice's house to ride her horse. We practiced jumping on the horse from the rear and rode horseback. Those were great memories. I would like to give my condolences to Janice. Hang in there.

Deepest condolences to the family. I didn't know John but I grew up with Janice. He came from a wonderful family.