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2019
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David Leffew Obituary
He was born March 29, 1947, in Kingston, and was a lifelong resident of Roane County. He was a faithful member of New Midway Baptist Church. David served his country proudly as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was very dedicated to his family, church, community and friends. He was very involved with the police force. He served as secretary/treasurer for T.P.F., T.L.E.O.A., Constable of East Roane County-No. 494, honorary officer of Kingston Police, member of Oak Ridge F.O.P. Lodge No. 019, National F.O.P., and a 29-year member of the Kingston Masonic Lodge No. 38. He retired from K-25 Nuclear Plant where he had worked as a guard for over 30 years. David was an avid golfer and enjoyed pistol competitions. He had a heart of gold, especially where his three nieces were concerned. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Jessie Holland Leffew; brothers, Roy, George, Wallace, Curtis, Hal, Ted and Ronnie Leffew; and sister, Linda Leffew.
Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Kathern Leffew of Kingston; grandson, Chance Leffew of Kingston; sons, Mike Leffew and wife Michelle and David Leffew Jr.; grandchildren, Michael, Angelica, Dakota, Brandon and Tessa Leffew; special nieces and nephews and a host of dear friends.
The family wishes to extend their appreciation to the nurses at P.C.M., and also to the Roane County Ambulance Service for their dedicated service and care.
The family received friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at New Midway Baptist Church. The funeral service followed with the Rev. Rod Garrett and the Rev. Glen Leffew officiating. Interment was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at New Midway Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors conducted at the gravesite by the Roane County Honor Guard. An online register book is available at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of all the arrangements.
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