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Ronnel Wayne "Ron" Leathers

November 16, 2012 by Lisa Parker

Born: 
Saturday, July 10, 1943
Died: 
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Other Arrangements: 
Memorial service: Saturday at Ron's home in Poolville.
Memorials may be made to: 
Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville Fla., 32256.
Funeral Home: 
White's Funeral Home, Weatherford

Ronnel Wayne "Ron" LeathersRonnel Wayne "Ron" Leathers

Ronnel Wayne Leathers was born July 10, 1943, in Paris, son of the late Buford Wayne and Hazel Louise Walker Leathers. He served with dedication as an aircraft mechanic in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged after four years of service. Ron married the former Linda Alice McKim in Paris on Dec. 20, 1964, and they began their life together. More than anything else, Ron loved working as a silversmith and made it his career for more than 40 years.

Ron graduated with the class of 1962 from Paris High School and was a member of North Side Baptist Church in Weatherford.

Ron was preceded in death by a son, Chris Leathers; his parents; sister, Margaret Wilson; and brother, Mitchell Leathers.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Leathers of Poolville; children, Suzett Oppenheimer and husband, Jon, of Weatherford, and Tracy Leathers and wife, Dotty, of Poolville; grandchildren, Justin and wife, Jessica, Kristen, Shelby, and Courtney; great-grandchildren, Brooklynn and Kameron; and a host of loving friends.