Leroy B. Leathers, Jr., 60, died Tuesday, Augusut 16, 2011.
Leroy was the son of the late Leroy B. Leathers, Sr., and the late Annelie Leathers Shackelford. He was also the grandson of the late Bertie J. and Nora Leathers.
Leathers was born November 25, 1950, in Amarillo. He was a loving father, son, brother, and friend.
His formative years were spent in Amarillo, with many wonderful weekends and summers at his grandparent’s farm in Lelia Lake.
He graduated from Amarillo High School in 1969 and lived in the Denver area most of his life. He loved his family and friends, music, movies and art. He always had a friendly smile and a helping hand.
Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Leathers; a son, Scott Leathers; three sisters, Dorothy Newkirk and husband David, Christina Royal and husband Lonnie, Katrina Leathers and husband Stephen Bivens; his stepmother, Allene Leathers; a special friend, Cathy Valentine; and three nieces, Carrie Newkirk Janney and husband Chris, Rebecca Royal and Haylin Bivens; four nephews, Dave Newkirk and wife Amanda, Adam Royal, Henry Bivens and Haughton Bivens; a great nephew, Seth Newkirk; a great niece, Hannah Newkirk; and many friends.
Memorial services in Clarendon will be Saturday, October 1, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church.
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