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Joe Leatherman Obituary
LIMA — Joe Warren Leatherman, 93, died at 2:27 PM on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at his residence in Lima, Ohio.
Joe was born on Friday, January 25, 1924, in Waynesfield, to Garner and Vonna (Hanley) Leatherman, who preceded him in death. On Friday, March 4, 1949, he married Eleanor Reese who survives.
He enjoyed watching Ohio State Football, going hunting and especially fishing. He headed Christian Businessmen Luncheon in Lima. He loved spending winter in warm Florida.
Joe is survived by his daughter, Tina Marie Kirkland; grandchildren, Jason (Sandy) Ayers, Brian Ayers, and Joshua Ayers and numerous great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by daughter, Debra Delucia; grandson, Bradley Joseph Kirkland; sister, Betty Holdridge; brothers, Jim Leatherman and Jack Leatherman.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5:30 PM on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home in Lima, Ohio.
A funeral service will begin at 11 AM on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Bluelick Bible Church in Lima, Ohio. Pastor James Neighbors will officiate. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bluelick Bible Church, 1138 Bluelick Rd., Lima, Ohio 45801.
Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com
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December 11, 2017
y sympathy & prayers for you Ellie. Your former neighbor Linda Bishop
December 10, 2017
Eleanor, I understand what you are going through now having lost Charlie this year. It is a difficult valley to walk through, but our Lord does not leave us alone. Sincere sympathy, Becky Billings
Mike & Bonnie Melvin
December 10, 2017
Eleanor, Joe fought one heck of a fight. Our deepest condolences from your friends at 108 Steeple Chase. God Speed!
vince Downing
December 9, 2017
Joe was a very special friend I feel honored to have been able to spend the time we had together what a true Christian man
Ralph & Judy Richardson
December 9, 2017
Our Deepest Sympathy to your Family
On the loss of Joe He will be greatly missed
May God Give you comfort and healing during
this difficult time God Bless
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